Savannah of Williamsburg: The Trials of Blackbeard and His Pirates - Virginia 1718 Written by acclaimed author, J.S. Devore this is Book II in "The Savannah Series of Books". This title is based on true accounts and is a must read for lovers of historical fiction, early American history and, of course, Pirates. It is 1719 and Blackbeard's crew is to stand trial in Williamsburg for the crimes of piracy, punishable by death. Virginia's Royal Governor, Alexander Spotswood issues a warrant for the capture or killing of the nototious Pirate King, Blackbeard. Among Blackbeard's crew is his cabin boy, 11 year old, Louis Arot. Savannah must muster all her resources of wit, intelligence, charm and friends - old and new - to help save Louis from being hanged. But Spotswood is in no mood for mercy - the challenge is daunting and even Miss Savannah Squirrel is put to the test. About the Author J.S. Devore is a resident of the ever-inspiring Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. Jennifer admits that when she's not writing she is completely addicted to television and media in general. She is a prolific consumer of books, movies, music, museums and newspapers with a penchant for comedies. Among her favorites Jennifer enjoys: Family Guy, Scrubs, Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm & AbFab (TV); Wait Wait Don't Tell Me and Prarie Home Companion (Radio); Mozart, Marilyn Manson & Disney (Music); The Louvre, The Getty, The Huntington & The Smithsonian (Museums); Woody Allen and Tim Burton and period dramas (Movies); and David Sedaris, Anne Rice and P.G. Wodehouse (Books). Travel is the author's passion and anytime, anywhere is her motto. As a young child Jennifer began traveling around the world and continues to discover the world today. She's touched the continents of Africa, Europe, North America and the British Isles. When she's pushed a little she enjoys the outdoors and American National Parks: Yosemite, Yellowstone, Denali and of course, the Historic Triangle are all favorites. If at all possible, all of the above during a light misty rain equals perfection. Ms. Devore believes Lady Fortuna smiled on her from the very beginning and, never taking a moment of it for granted, she hopes Fortuna continues to spin her wheel thusly.