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Shortly after Thomas Marlowe's arrival in Williamsburg, Virginia, all in that newfound capital city are speaking his name. With the bounty from his years as a pirate-a life he intends to renounce and keep forever secret-he purchases a fine plantation from a striking young widow, and soon after kills the favorite son of one of Virginia's most powerful clans while defending her honor. But it is a daring feat of remarkable cunning that truly sets local tongues wagging: a stunning move that wins show more Marlowe command of Plymouth Prize, the colony's decrepit guardship. But even as the enigmatic Marlowe bravely leads the King's sailors in bloody pitched battle against the cutthroats who infest the waters off Virginia's shores, a threat from his illicit past looms on the horizon that could doom Marlowe and his plans. Jean-Pierre LeRois, captain of the Vengeance-a brigand notorious even among other brigands for his violence and debauchery-plots to seize the colony's wealth, forcing Marlowe to choose between losing all or facing the one man he fears. Only an explosive confrontation on the open sea can determine whether the Chesapeake will be ruled by the crown or the Brethren of the Coast. show lessTags
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A really rather good historical fiction novel set in colonial America (Virginia) around 1700. Easy to read, not too heavy on the detail it grips you from the outset and doesn't let up. Some reviewers describe this as maritime fiction, but the characters are on land as much as they are on ship which I found to be a good thing. Definitely recommend - I read all 450 pages in the space of 4 days which is as quick as I've read a book in a long time.
Interesting way to look at early Virginia and its environs -- through the eyes of an ex-pirate. Lots of swash to be buckled.
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Thomas Marlowe, temido en su juventud como pirata, es ahora un colaborador del gobierno de Virginia en la protección de sus costas. Ha sido nombrado capitán del Plymouth Prize, el principal navío de la colonia, para defenderse de la Hermandad de la Costa, un grupo de piratas dirigido por Jean-Pierre LeRois, un viejo conocido de Marlowe, temido por su crueldad.
Nov 15, 2022Spanish
Thomas Marlowe, temido en su juventud como pirata, es ahora un colaborador del gobierno de Virginia en la protección de sus costas. Ha sido nombrado capitán del Plymouth Prize, el principal navío de la colonia, para defenderse de la Hermandad de la Costa, un grupo de piratas dirigido por Jean-Pierre LeRois, un viejo conocido de Marlowe temido por su crueldad y ataques de locura. Además de resistir los embates de LeRois, Marlowe, deberá enfrentarse a los Wilkenson, una influyente familia de la zona, furiosa con él por haber matado en duelo a uno de sus mienbros.
Aug 23, 2012Spanish
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James L. Nelson is a native of Maine & a former professional square-rig sailor. He still lives in Maine with his wife & children, where he continues to write & maintain his involvement with traditional sail. He is the author of "By Force of Arms", "The Maddest Idea", "The Continental Risque", & "Lords of the Ocean". (Bowker Author Biography)
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- Canonical title
- The Guardship
- Original publication date
- 2000
- People/Characters
- Thomas Marlowe
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