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Pirates! is a classy and welcome addition to Celia Rees's successful oeuvre, that of novels with a historical background, such as the phenomenally bestselling Witch Child and Sorceress. Swashbuckling in the tradition of every pirate tale, from Treasure Island to Pirates of the Caribbean, Pirates! is truly gripping from first page to last and never fails to be totally entertaining throughout.
Nancy Kington and Minerva Sharp are two young women from very different backgrounds who, in time, become united in a common, pirating cause. Nancy, the daughter of a successful Bristol ship owner, had her life all planned out. She lived in comfort and hoped to marry her childhood sweetheart William. But disaster strikes and she is aghast to experience her circumstances turning upside down when her father dies. Soon she finds herself shipped out to land they own in the West Indies to marry for the good of the remaining family.
Minerva is part of the staff at her new plantation home and they immediately become friends--despite the delicate nature of their differing positions as merchant's daughter and slave. But Minerva has complications of her own--particularly from an abusive overseer. Nancy is eventually driven to murder him, and together they become fugitives. Joining a pirate ship comes naturally to both of them and a wild, wild life of seafaring and adventure begins.
With detailed research that leaps from every page, Rees's narrative is atmospheric but never heavy. She moves the story along at a jaunty pace, making it impossible for the reader to get bogged down. Rich and exciting, Pirates! is another triumph and unlikely to be bested by another pirate novel for some years to come. (Recommended for ages 12 and over.) --John McLay --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
The Guardian
'Piracy is definitely in...this is as swashbuckling a yarn as anyone could wish for'
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is one of the best books I have ever read!
Celia Rees takes you on an exiting journey back in time to the 18th century. When her father dies, Nancy Kington is sent to her father's sugar plantation to be married. But when Nancy kills a man, she and her friend and slave, Minerva, are forced to run away. They join a pirate ship and dress in mens clothes, hoping to escape. But it's not that easy. They are followed by the man that Nancy was supposed to marry and all the time Nancy is still searching for her childhood sweetheart, William.
Celia Rees takes you on an exiting journey back in time to the 18th century. When her father dies, Nancy Kington is sent to her father's sugar plantation to be married. But when Nancy kills a man, she and her friend and slave, Minerva, are forced to run away. They join a pirate ship and dress in mens clothes, hoping to escape. But it's not that easy. They are followed by the man that Nancy was supposed to marry and all the time Nancy is still searching for her childhood sweetheart, William.
I love the way that Celia Rees has of making it impossible to tell what is going to happen next! I loved all of the unexpected twists and turns in the plot and I loved the way that the characters, from all different backgrounds, came together.
This is a gripping tale of love, adventure, danger and friendship and I couldn't put it down. I would highly recomend this book to anyone and everyone. Celia Rees is a great author, she has written lots of super stories and this one is certainly no exception!
19 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I've had good and bad experiences of Celia Rees- good in the form of 'Witch Child' and 'Sorceress' and bad in the shape of 'Truth or Dare', 'The Vanished' and 'Blood Sinister'- all three pointless, predictable stories that failed to impress. So why did I buy 'Pirates!'? Because I had a theory that Rees was best when writing historically based novels. I wasn't wrong.
When Nancy is shipped out to the West Indies to marry a wealthy plantation owner, she meets Minerva- a slave with whom she forms an instant bond. A shocking event forces both of them to run away, joining the 'Maroons'.
A chance encounter leads to the two girls joining a pirate ship as members of the crew, and much of the story is taken up with descriptions of the boat, the shipmates, and most importantly the treasure.
As the tale unfolds, the girls are tested to the limit, as they fight for their lives, flee from pursuers and search for their loves.
Pirates! is a fast-paced, dramatic book that manages to interweave tension and trauma with comedy, romance and history. A great book for anyone with an evening or two to spare.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I loved this book from the moment I picked it up! Well written and with a brilliantly exciting but realistic plot, this book is perfect for any teenage girl who is remotely interested in the world of the hich seas, without showing just the glamour. Its fast pace stops you getting bored, but doesn't go so quickly that the reader can't keep up. Rees has portrayed Nancy's emmotions perfectly-you really feel like you are living in her world. There better be a sequel!
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Pirates! By Celia Rees
Nancy Kington and Minerva Sharp are two young women from very different backgrounds who, in time, become united in a common, pirating cause. Read more
Nancy Kington and Minerva Sharp are two young women from very different backgrounds who, in time, become united in a common, pirating cause. Read more
Published on 4 Aug 2009
Can read again and again!
This is an amazing book! You are completly transported into Nancy's head and understand her feelings! Read more
Published on 25 May 2009
One of the best books I have ever read
wow. This book was so captivating, i have never read anything like it before, and most likely never will. Read more
Published on 25 Aug 2007 by Jamie fan
Alright...
This book was often quite exciting, and I enjoyed its twists and turns. However, it felt VERY similar to Pirates of the Caribbean, etc. Read more
Published on 26 Jun 2007 by Laura
Easy-peasy pirates! Great fun!
If you're looking for something to dive into this summer, something to warm your heart, to take you to places you've never been... then "Pirates!" is the book for you. Read more
Published on 9 Jun 2006 by Whimsical Witch
Sanitised escapism for teenage girls.
The plot starts plausibly enough, but once we get to the actual pirating. Oh dear. Suffice to say that if you like your battles in the "we were hopelessly outnumbered and I was... Read more
Published on 12 July 2005
Brilliant!
Pirates is a very well written story and deals with issues such as slavery with truth and honesty. The story is very gripping and the characters well established. Read more
Published on 9 Jan 2005 by Charlotte
pirates
This is a book that had me captivated till the end. The relationship that develops between Nancy a daughter of a rich merchant and Minerva a slave who has run away is very well... Read more
Published on 6 Nov 2004
a great book
i bought witch child a while ago, and even though it had some really good reviews and everyone seemed to like it, i couldnt get into it. Read more
Published on 19 Aug 2004 by "glitter_princessie"
Simply amazing
Put simply - if you don't read this book, you're really missing out on a peice of well-detailed, immersing and breath-taking adventure. Read more
Published on 2 Aug 2004
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