The Rage of Fortune (The Matthew Quinton Journals)

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Synopsis
This prequel to the &“excellent&” Matthew Quinton Journals series reveals the legacy of the Royal Navy captain (Publishers Weekly). In 1651, eleven-year-old Matthew Quinton and his twin sister Henrietta discover long-forgotten papers of their grandfather. Dating back to 1598, they show the children an England locked into a bitter war with Spain. But their findings are interrupted by the arrival of Roundhead troops intent on searching for their elder brother, the tenth Earl of Ravensden, who has been seriously wounded in the Cavalier cause. Back in the present of 1651, England&’s enemies are closer to home, with the country gripped by civil war. Now the Roundheads are closing in . . . Set against the backdrop of real historical events The Rage of Fortune is a window into Mathew Quinton&’s origins. Praise for the writing of J. D. Davies: &“Hornblower, Aubrey and Quinton—a pantheon of the best adventures at sea!&” —Conn Iggulden, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Conqueror and War of the Roses series &“A hero worth rooting for.&” —Publishers Weekly &“Utterly impossible to put down . . . Finely-shaded characters, excellent plotting, gut-clenching action and immaculate attention to period detail . . . Superb.&” —Angus Donald, author of The Outlaw Chronicles series &“Destined to be a classic of nautical adventure series.&” —Eric Jay Dolin, author of Leviathan and Fur, Fortune, and Empire &“A naval adventure that goes well beyond the usual outlines of the genre to paint a lively portrait of England in the 1600s.&” —Kirkus Reviews
Copyright:
2016

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
283 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781788631860
Publisher:
Canelo
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Copyrighted By:
J. D. Davies
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Literature and Fiction, Mystery and Thrillers, Outdoors and Nature
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Bookshare Staff
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