Last week, an eerie mist rolled into the harbour. It washed over HMS Cordelia and through its hatches, and cruel iron grappling hooks took hold of the gunwales. What is happening in the fair town of Archipoli?

On an entirely unrelated note, happy International Talk-Like-A-Pirate Day to all who observe! I hope I’ve been able to add a little bit of piratey menace to your day.

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This is the conclusion of Chapter Three! What does the arrival of this ominous new ship mean for the town of Archipoli? Will Alexandra be able to find her mother? Will she be able to apologize? And what will become of the crew of the Cordelia? These are all questions for Chapter Four, which is (as of this writing) currently being illustrated.

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Practical Defence Against Piracy is the fourth book in the Delilah Dirk series of adventure graphic novels. I’m sharing it, chapter-by-chapter, as I finish it. There is no release date for a traditional book-book… yet. To keep up-to-date, subscribe to the RSS or join the infrequent newsletter.

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