"The Dark Frigate" is a historical adventure novel set in the 17th century. The story follows the adventures of Philip Marsham, a young Englishman who becomes embroiled in the tumultuous world of piracy.Philip Marsham, the protagonist, starts off as a young man with aspirations of a respectable life. However, his fortunes take a turn when he is pressed into service on a pirate ship, the "Dreadnought". As he finds himself caught up in the life of a pirate, he grapples with the challenges and moral dilemmas that come with this dangerous and lawless existence.