Adventures of Francis Drake
Sic Parvis Magna Sample Chapter—Francis Sees Hawkins's Affairs
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Sic Parvis Magna Sample Chapter—First Impressions of Plymouth
Read the opening chapter of the historical fiction novel Sic Parvis Magna for free. Plymouth offers Francis first glimpses of a large town.
Sic Parvis Magna Sample Chapter—Family Dinner
Read the opening chapter of the historical fiction novel Sic Parvis Magna for free. In this scene, Francis discovers news worse than he imagined.
Sic Parvis Magna Sample Chapter—Escape from Tavistock
Read the opening chapter of the historical fiction novel Sic Parvis Magna for free. Francis and his family are attacked by a mob.
Who Was Francis Drake? Exploring the Legend Behind the Historical Fiction Novel Sic Parvis Magna
Historical Fiction spotlight on Francis Drake: explore his daring voyages, privateering, and complex legacy that inspire the novel Sic Parvis Magna
Historical Fiction Villain Sketch of Pirate Captain Guy Alfonse Guichenot
Uncover the untold story of Captain Guichenot, a ruthless 16th-century villain cut from the historical fiction novel Sic Parvis Magna.
The Meaning of Sic Parvis Magna
Sic Parvis Magna means "greatness from small beginnings." Explore its origin, Francis Drake's rise, and how it inspires my historical fiction series.
Historical Fiction Villain Sketch of James Reynard
Historical Fiction fans: meet James Reynard, a bitter orphan turned killer in Tudor England. Discover his dark past before the novel Sic Parvis Magna
Historical Fiction Short Story Retribution By Paul Jariabek
In Retribution, young Francis Drake joins a cut-out raid in 1557, shaping his path to piracy. Read this vivid naval historical fiction tale.
Researching Francis Drake's Ship the Tiger
Explore the Tiger and other ships tied to young Francis Drake's adventures—where piracy, trade, and research come alive in historical fiction.
Farm Boy to Pirate: A Character Sketch of Francis Drake
Explore the early life of Francis Drake through this historical fiction character study.
Opening Scene of the Historical Fiction Short Story Retribution
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