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The Princess and the Pirate-bookcover

By: Sally Gaunt

The Princess and the Pirate

Pages: 132 Ratings: 4.5
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In the 16th century, the Portuguese were the dominant power in the triangle of India, Madagascar and East Africa. It was the ‘Age of the Pirate’: forays into India to impress men into service on pirate ships, raids on shipping in the Arabian Sea for booty...
A romantic story of adventure, The Princess and the Pirate centres on Zahira, a young Indian girl taken hostage and ransomed by the handsome, brave pirate chief, Pedro Alvarari. Can she forget home and family to contemplate a future with the pirates? Will Pedro’s lust for gold and drunken, violent life allow him to fall in love?
Is the pirate life itself under threat by a desire for more order and stability?
Written for young readers aged 15 and above or for the romance connoisseur, The Princess and the Pirate is beautifully illustrated with twelve plates.

Sally Gaunt practised law in Perth, Australia, for many years while turning her hand to literary works in various genres. Her first book, Poems of Passion and Praise, received critical acclaim.
She is a member of the Fellowship of Australian Writers.

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  • Peter Boyle

    Sally Gaunt's new novel The Princess and the Pirate is a captivating adventure story that should appeal to readers of all ages. Set against the backdrop of the Portuguese dominance of the Indian Ocean in the 16th Century, the plot centres on an Indian Princess promised in marriage to an African ruler. Trade networks at that time united both sides of the Indian Ocean and the whole area saw a power struggle between the Portuguese and local rulers further complicated by the raids of pirates. The line between heroes and villains was not always clear. Gaunt makes this history come alive as the resourceful heroine outwits her enemies. This is an endearing and gripping book. Written in lively clear English, Gaunt's novel weaves an enthralling tale that has much to say about women's empowerment and the long record of cultural diversity.

  • pam ettridge

    Well written, fast-moving plot. kept me intrigued till the last page. Great characters, and lots of interesting personalities.
    Recommended for ages 15 plus.
    Will buy a copy for my grandson for Christmas, sure he will love it.
    Pam Ettridge RN

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