The Pirate: Historical Novel Based on the Life of Notorious Pirate John Gow: Adventure Novel Based on a True Story

Autori

• Walter Scott

Parametri

• 300 pagine
• 11 ore di lettura

• Avventura
• Classici
• Narrativa
• Prosa storica
• Scozia

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

Set in the early 1700s on the Shetland Islands, the story follows Captain Cleveland, a pirate whose arrival disrupts young Mordaunt's life and ignites a rivalry between the two men. Minna becomes infatuated with Cleveland, unaware of his true identity, while Brenda is devoted to Mordaunt. The plot thickens as the pirates capture the Troil sisters, leading to a dramatic rescue by the HMS Halcyon. Walter Scott weaves themes of love, rivalry, and adventure in this historical narrative inspired by real events.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2019

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