Darien; Or The Merchant Prince V2: A Historical Romance (1852) is a novel written by Eliot Warburton. The book is set in the 17th century and follows the life of a young Scottish merchant named Andrew Darien. Andrew is a skilled trader and has made a fortune in the East India Company. He is ambitious and dreams of establishing a trading empire of his own. The story begins with Andrew's journey to the Caribbean, where he hopes to expand his business. However, he soon finds himself embroiled in a web of political intrigue and betrayal. The Spanish, French, and English are all vying for control of the region, and Andrew finds himself caught in the middle.As the story unfolds, Andrew falls in love with a beautiful Spanish woman named Isabella. Their love is forbidden, and they must navigate the dangerous political landscape to be together. Along the way, Andrew faces numerous challenges, including pirates, corrupt officials, and even a hurricane.Darien; Or The Merchant Prince V2: A Historical Romance is a thrilling adventure story that combines romance, history, and action. It provides a vivid portrayal of life in the 17th century and explores themes such as love, ambition, and loyalty. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction and adventure stories.In Three Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.