The Confusion

In 1689, Jack Shaftoe, the King of the Vagabonds, leads a daring escape from Barbary galley slavery, embarking on a global race for legendary gold against formidable foes. Meanwhile, in Europe, the astute Eliza, Countess de la Zeur, navigates international intrigue and personal danger after losing her fortune and desperately seeking her child. Across these intertwined narratives, Newton and Leibniz's rivalry intensifies, alchemy clashes with science, and political plots unfold.