Saltblood An epic historical fiction debut inspired by real life female pirates
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Ja
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Nein
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Ja
Erscheinungsdatum
25.04.2024
Verlag
Bloomsbury eBooks UKSeitenzahl
368 (Printausgabe)
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3310 KB
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1. Auflage
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Englisch
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9781526661364
**A GOOD HOUSEKEEPING GOOD BOOKS READER FAVOURITE**
'A gripping tale of one woman's extraordinary adventures ... Saltblood is a triumph of the imagination'
ELODIE HARPER, author of 'The Wolf Den' trilogy
'A ravishing picaresque told with fireworks, finesse and gusto'
PAUL LYNCH, author of Prophet Song
'A well crafted, salty, old-fashioned adventure about identity and freedom' The Times
In a rented room outside Plymouth in 1685, a daughter is born as her half-brother is dying. Her mother makes a decision: Mary will become Mark, and Ma will continue to collect his inheritance money.
Mary's dual existence as Mark will lead to a role as a footman in a grand house, serving a French mistress; to the navy, learning who to trust and how to navigate by the stars; and to the army and the battlegrounds of Flanders, finding love among the bloodshed and the mud. But none of this will stop Mary yearning for the sea.
Drawn back to the water, Mary must reinvent herself yet again, for a woman aboard a ship is a dangerous thing. This time Mary will become something more dangerous than a woman.
She will become a pirate.
Breathing life into the Golden Age of Piracy, Saltblood is a wild adventure, a treasure trove, weaving an intoxicating tale of gender and survival, passion and loss, journeys and transformation, through the story of Mary Read, one of history's most remarkable figures.
'Saltblood is exquisite. The writing is sumptuous and lyrical, the story fascinating'
LOUISE O'NEILL, author of Asking for It and Idol
'Startling, fresh and brilliant'
ANNA MAZZOLA, author of The Clockwork Girl
'A wonderful tale and so exquisitely told ... Master and Commander meets Thelma & Louise'
JAMES OSWALD, author of the 'Inspector McLean' series
'A thrilling, gender-shaking roar of a tale every reader will enjoy'
NEIL BLACKMORE, author of Radical Love
'Saltblood is a complete triumph. A glittering jewel of a novel; a treasure chest of delight. I cannot bring myself to put it down' E.S. THOMSON, author of Beloved Poison
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the golden age of piracy and how one woman fooled everyone
I discovered a new guilty pleasure. Give me any historical fiction based on true events, including some kind of shipwreck or pirates and I'm head over heels in love. This storytelling is absolutely brilliant, vivid and immersive, following the life of the infamous female pirate Mary Read. I did some research myself and you can definitely tell the author did so as well. Her writing is really beautiful and I loved how she depicted this little known woman and her love for the sea. I'm just really impressed about Mary Read and all she's been through, from signing up to the Navy, the Army and then finally ending up as a pirate. You know, as you do... You have to READ it!! -
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An Epic Historical Fiction Debut
Mary Read and Anne Bonny were two real life pirates, who roamed the West Indian Sea in the 18th Century. This book is written fom Mary's perspective and narrates her whole life - from having to pretend to be her dead brother growing up to becoming a pirate. "Saltblood" is a beautiful blend of fiction and facts, which creates an interesting read. It explores the concept of gender and sexuality beautifully, while reminding the reader of the harsh reality back then. A must read for all pirate and/or history fans!
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