The Black Cargo

"The Black Cargo" is a gripping story of Charles Jervaile, the narrator who is reminiscing the events of his young adulthood. Set in New England, the plot revolves around trading ships and even piracy. The event that haunts Jervaile centers upon his relationship with Eliphalet Greer, a shipping tycoon who once cheated Jervaile's father of his wealth and ruined him.