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OverviewApril 1579: When two ships meet off the Pacific coast of New Spain, an enslaved woman seizes the chance to escape. But Maria has unwittingly joined Francis Drake's circumnavigation voyage as he sets sail on a secret detour into the far north. Sailing into the unknown on the Golden Hind, a lone woman among 80 men, Maria will be tested to the very limits of her endurance. It will take all her wits to survive-and courage to cut the ties that bind her to Drake to pursue her own journey. How far will Maria go to be truly free?Inspired by a true story, this is the tale of one woman's uncharted voyage to freedom. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Nikki MarmeryPublisher: Legend Press Ltd Imprint: Legend Press Ltd Weight: 0.500kg ISBN: 9781789551136ISBN 10: 1789551137 Pages: 308 Publication Date: 16 March 2020 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Temporarily unavailable  The supplier advises that this item is temporarily unavailable. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out to you. Table of ContentsReviews'In this gripping tale of true feminine courage, strength and spirit of adventure, Nikki Marmery gives voice to a woman who, like so many others, has been written out of history.' -- Martine McDonagh 'On Wilder Seas is a gripping adventure story of an extraordinary journey half way around the world by a woman who was almost completely written out of history. Nikki Marmery brings Macaia (Maria) vividly to life along with a tremendous crew of compelling and believable characters, including Drake himself.' -- Mandy Haggith 'A thrilling historical novel.' -- David Nicholls 'In this gripping tale of true feminine courage, strength and spirit of adventure, Nikki Marmery gives voice to a woman who, like so many others, has been written out of history.' -- Martine McDonagh 'On Wilder Seas is a gripping adventure story of an extraordinary journey half way around the world by a woman who was almost completely written out of history. Nikki Marmery brings Macaia (Maria) vividly to life along with a tremendous crew of compelling and believable characters, including Drake himself.' -- Mandy Haggith 'This is a lively, spirited account of the epic voyage made by Maria, a woman who was a mysterious passenger on Francis Drake's Golden Hind...thoroughly researched and vividly written, with a host of colourful characters. The brutality, horror and discomfort of life on board a 16th century galleon and the wonders and dangers that the crew experiences are skilfully evoked.' -- Sally O'Reilly Author InformationNikki Marmery has been shortlisted for the Myriad Editions First Draft Competition and the Historical Novel Society's New Novel Award. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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