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by Jane Johnson (Author) "'There are only two or three human stories, and they go on repeating themselves as fiercely as if they have never happened before, like larks..." (more)
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  • Hardcover: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Viking (3 April 2008)
  • ISBN-10: 0670917311
  • ISBN-13: 978-0670917310
  • Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.2 x 3.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (61 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 195,760 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'Fast-paced and exciting, Crossed Bones is the ultimate escapism'


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'I really couldn't put it down. Exciting and romantic (oh so romantic!) and there is so much suspense. The descriptions are fabulous'

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Rip-roaring read, 15 April 2008
By kehs (Hertfordshire, England) - See all my reviews
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This book is a rip-roaring read crammed with history, romance, ghosts, love, heartbreak, white slavery, pirate raids and religion. It's a fictional account of a pirate raid led off of the Cornish coastline in the 1600s, but based on historical facts that have been meticulously researched. Johnson has a marvellous descriptive style of writing that makes the reader feel the fear and uncertainty of the 60 villagers as they are captured and stolen off to sea, heading to places they'd never even dreamed about. She sweeps you along with her story and vividly describes every step of the captives' journey. Their tale is told via the diary kept by Catherine Anne Tregenna, who recorded all of her thoughts in a small book of embroidery designs, squeezing her writing in amongst the patterns. Hundreds of years later this book lands up in the hands of Julia Lovat, and this seamlessly joins the two women's tales together. Julia sets off to discover if Catherine ever made it home to Cornwall and along the way embarks on her own adventures. My only criticism is that I felt the supernatural side of this story could have been developed further, but on the whole I found this to be a gripping read and will definitely look out for more by this author.

At the back of the book there is a list of further recommended reading for anyone who wants to know more about the topics covered in this tale.

The author Jane Johnson's own story is an intriguing one too, and I hope she writes the tale of her adventures one day.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Crossed Bones, 25 April 2008
By Mrs. V. A. Treloar "bookaholic" (Essex) - See all my reviews
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Having a cornish surname and a husband who is investigating his own geneology, I was intrigued by the subject matter of this book, which I learnt about having read an article about Jane Johnson and her search for her ancestor. I found this book to be totally absorbing and just couldn't put it down a wonderful read for anyone not just those of cornish extraction. Now I have an area of history to delve into which I knew nothing about previously and who knows perhaps my husband will also have an ancestor who was also abducted as a slave to Morroco.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A swash-buckling pirate tale, 12 Jul 2008
By MaryAnne "dubai-reader" (Dubai United Arab Emirates) - See all my reviews
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I was particularly interested to read this book knowing that the author had an ancestor who was reputed to have been kidnapped from a church in Penzance in 1625 and taken by pirates to Morocco. The author decided to go to Morocco to investigate further and ended up discovering and marrying her own Barbary pirate.
Which makes this book at least semi-autobiographical. For me that's a big plus.

Catherine Anne Tregenna (Cat) has been promised in marriage to her cousin Rob. Although ahe loves him as a cousin, the thought of being married to him does not appeal. Just when this seemed to be her lot she is whisked away by Barbary pirates with 59 other members of the church congregation on a Sunday morning.
Back in the present day, Julia Lovat is given an antique book of embroidery designs as a parting gift from her married lover. Written over the instructions is the tale of Cat's abduction and her subsequent arrival in Morocco. Julia decides to travel to Morocco herself to investigate the story and finds a facinating country, so different from her own.

Although a little bit stilted at times, I enjoyed the book. The characters were fun but the coincidenecs on which events hinged stretched belief a bit at times.
9 out of 10, a good read.
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3.0 out of 5 stars A coincidence too many
Perhaps this appeals to female readers more, but I found myself tutting about the number of coincidences needed to drive the twin plotlines along. Read more
Published 1 month ago by G. Brack

5.0 out of 5 stars a real treat - a beautiful story
This story is beautifully written and a delightful read. The journey set in the 17th century and in the present also describes two love stories leading from Cornwall to Morocco... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Jala sufian

2.0 out of 5 stars Not enough swash and buckle
I really wanted to like this book. The premise is pretty promising: Julia, a modern heroine, reads a self-penned account of a Cornish woman's life from 1625: Kidnapped by pirates,... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Nettlewine

2.0 out of 5 stars Must try harder
I ordered this book for a friend, who informs me that she was disappointed by the reliance on unbelievable co-incidence to form the plot - surely there was a better way to have... Read more
Published 5 months ago by George Rodger

4.0 out of 5 stars Unknown
I never received this from the vine programme so I am unable to comment. Giving 4 stars to not make it look unfairly bad.
Published 9 months ago by Mr. A. Sands

3.0 out of 5 stars I wanted it to be better than it was
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Published 10 months ago by L. J. Roberts

4.0 out of 5 stars Historical escapism
I found this an interesting read, albeit slightly hard to get into at first. Persevere and you'll be rewarded, especially if you're in any way interested in historical fiction and... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Ms. J. Anne Lees

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this story
Started a bit slow, but then it shares this feature with some of the Barbara Erskine books. It is very easy to be drawn into this story, and the pace, when it does pick up,... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Joanne K. Pilsworth

3.0 out of 5 stars Cross?
As mentioned by other reviewers this book tells the story of 2 characters - modern day Julia and 1600 Cat and the idea around the pirates is based in fact (there were barbary... Read more
Published 12 months ago by rach fitz

3.0 out of 5 stars Readable
I enjoyed this book enough but it isn't the sorrt of book that stayed with me or one I would want to read again.
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