Bourbon Island 1730

In this historical graphic novel from First Second, writer Appollo and artist Lewis Trondheim transport readers to 1730s Bourbon Island (modern-day Réunion), weaving a tale of pirates, colonial intrigue, and the struggle for freedom in the Indian Ocean. Trondheim's expressive, cartoony art belies a serious narrative about slavery, rebellion, and the twilight of the golden age of piracy. A single, self-contained volume, it stands as a thoughtful, character-driven adventure from a celebrated French cartoonist.