Condemned to hang at dawn, Kit Beauregard-known across the seas as Cutthroat Kate-faces the end of a life lived in defiance of every rule. But her story begins long before the noose. Raised in deception and forced to live as a boy, Kit is drawn into a world of service, survival, and secrecy. As Europe descends into the chaos of the War of the Spanish Succession, she follows her master into the army, where battlefields, bloodshed, and shifting loyalties forge her into something far more dangerous. From the courts of England to the carnage of continental war, and ultimately to the ruthless waters of the Caribbean, Kit's journey is one of transformation-from servant to soldier, from survivor to pirate. Yet the sea offers no freedom without cost. Betrayal, vengeance, and ambition collide as alliances fracture and enemies close in. With the might of empire bearing down and old ghosts rising to claim their due, Kit must confront the choices that made her-and the fate she cannot escape. Rich in historical detail and driven by a fierce, unforgettable protagonist, Renegade is a gripping tale of identity, rebellion, and survival in the golden age of piracy.