Jack Holborn – by Leon Garfield

Jack Holborn is a thrilling historical adventure novel by Leon Garfield, set in 18th-century England and the high seas. The story follows Jack, a 13-year-old orphan with no memory of his past, who escapes from his foster home in search of identity, freedom, and family. His life changes when he stows away on a mysterious pirate ship commanded by the enigmatic Captain Sheringham, a man who may hold the key to Jack’s true origins.

As Jack becomes entangled in piracy, danger, secret missions, and the captain’s dark past, he must decide where he truly belongs. Rich in mystery, action, and emotional depth, Jack Holborn is an unforgettable coming-of-age tale full of moral dilemmas and dramatic twists.