26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Western Telegraph
Interactive game book based on Pembrokeshire pirate
The Legend of Black Bart's Gold, by Oliver McNeil, is based on the premise that there is pirate treasure hidden in Pembrokeshire.
Mr McNeil is known for his internationally best-selling Storymaster's Tales series and immersive performances at Carew Castle, Picton, and his parlour theatre at the Mariners Inn in Nolton Haven.
He has used his knowledge of local history to create this new book.
The book is inspired by the life of Bartholomew Roberts, Pembrokeshire's infamous pirate, better known as Black Bart.
The book puts readers in the role of Bart's grandchild on a quest to uncover lost treasure.
Set in 1775, players travel through familiar landscapes like Tenby, St Davids, historic castles, and a pirate ship docked in Milford Haven.
Mr McNeil said: "This is such a fantastical and magical part of Wales.
"I really wanted readers to be able to explore the same places they're reading about.
"It's been such fun using the county I love so much as the backdrop."
The book is available now from The Tenby Bookshop, Oriel Parc in St Davids, Amazon, or the Storymasters Tales website.
Mr McNeil will be hosting a special Pirate Day in Nolton Haven on June 1, from 1pm to 7pm, bringing the story to life with live-action fun, sea-swept storytelling, and a taste of the game in the real world.
