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Of course we all know that pirates are not ordinarily as charismatic as the movies would lead us to believe. But what if they were? Johnny Depp has certainly proved his box office value, irresistible heart tug and memorable character in his Pirates of the Caribbean Series. “Savvy”? Now Helen Hollick introduces adult readers to Jesamiah Acorne an alluring revile for your affections, perhaps even more memorable than any fictionalized pirate in history so far.
Jesamiah Acorne grows up brutally bullied by his half brother Phillipe Moreno who, disgusted by their father’s past, seeks revenge through Jesamiah’s life. Jesamiah finds freedom and the start of a new life as a bold buccaneer taking to the ocean and living on a ship. One day, Jesamiah’s band of pirates fail in the quest to plunder a British vessel. As their plan backfires, Jesamiah peers through his telescope and his eyes rest on the stern of the ship. In the small circle view he spies a figure. He is surprised to see a young girl, a woman, but that can’t be. He experiences an enchantment, unaware that he is bewitched by the white witch, Triola Oldstagh. What he doesn’t realize is that they will meet again, but Triola is well aware of their destiny for she has “the craft.” Triola is not the only woman to seek Jesamiah for herself. Tethys, lives in the ocean deep and is a supernatural spirit of seduction who wants to claim Jesamiah for herself with the passion of the Greek Sirens from mythology. Only Tethys does not want Jesamiah alive.
Helen Hollick takes the reader on a journey of high sea adventures, uniquely envisioned characters and romantic dazzlement. The predestination of the love match between Jesamiah and Triola is always just beyond reach, as Jesamiah is tugged back to the ocean forcing him to choose between his desire for freedom on his ship or his love for Triola. The Sea Witch is a suspenseful romance with sudden surprises, twists and turns and exciting drama that will ride a tide to the end. Jesamiah has that magnetic charm that will raise a twinkle in your eye and captivate your heart with a bold spirit of adventure.
Sea Witch takes place around 1716 in the oceans between Africa and the Caribbean.
Could Triola and Jesamiah be a new love match to live on in historical fiction literature, or will the sultry waves of the wraith Tethys win the spoils? Sea Witch contains a pirate’s treasure of pleasure, highly recommended.
Penman is one of the best historical fiction novelists today. If you haven't read any of her books, Here Be Dragons is the place to start. This is one of her finest-masterfully written with captivating drama.
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Sea Witch by Helen Hollick
wisteria, July 13, 2011
Of course we all know that pirates are not ordinarily as charismatic as the movies would lead us to believe. But what if they were? Johnny Depp has certainly proved his box office value, irresistible heart tug and memorable character in his Pirates of the Caribbean Series. “Savvy”? Now Helen Hollick introduces adult readers to Jesamiah Acorne an alluring revile for your affections, perhaps even more memorable than any fictionalized pirate in history so far.Jesamiah Acorne grows up brutally bullied by his half brother Phillipe Moreno who, disgusted by their father’s past, seeks revenge through Jesamiah’s life. Jesamiah finds freedom and the start of a new life as a bold buccaneer taking to the ocean and living on a ship. One day, Jesamiah’s band of pirates fail in the quest to plunder a British vessel. As their plan backfires, Jesamiah peers through his telescope and his eyes rest on the stern of the ship. In the small circle view he spies a figure. He is surprised to see a young girl, a woman, but that can’t be. He experiences an enchantment, unaware that he is bewitched by the white witch, Triola Oldstagh. What he doesn’t realize is that they will meet again, but Triola is well aware of their destiny for she has “the craft.” Triola is not the only woman to seek Jesamiah for herself. Tethys, lives in the ocean deep and is a supernatural spirit of seduction who wants to claim Jesamiah for herself with the passion of the Greek Sirens from mythology. Only Tethys does not want Jesamiah alive.
Helen Hollick takes the reader on a journey of high sea adventures, uniquely envisioned characters and romantic dazzlement. The predestination of the love match between Jesamiah and Triola is always just beyond reach, as Jesamiah is tugged back to the ocean forcing him to choose between his desire for freedom on his ship or his love for Triola. The Sea Witch is a suspenseful romance with sudden surprises, twists and turns and exciting drama that will ride a tide to the end. Jesamiah has that magnetic charm that will raise a twinkle in your eye and captivate your heart with a bold spirit of adventure.
Sea Witch takes place around 1716 in the oceans between Africa and the Caribbean.
Could Triola and Jesamiah be a new love match to live on in historical fiction literature, or will the sultry waves of the wraith Tethys win the spoils? Sea Witch contains a pirate’s treasure of pleasure, highly recommended.
Here Be Dragons by Sharon Kay Penman
wisteria, February 16, 2011
Penman is one of the best historical fiction novelists today. If you haven't read any of her books, Here Be Dragons is the place to start. This is one of her finest-masterfully written with captivating drama.