Born of the Sea · The Untold Story of Anne Bonny and Mary Read

Born of the Sea is a novella based on the true story of the infamous 18th-century gender-bending pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read.

'The sea has always felt like my true birthplace. It is where I found myself. It is where I found Mary.'

New Providence island, 1719. A fierce and fearless Anne Bonny joins Jack Rackham and the crew of the pirate ship 'William', embarking on the adventure of a lifetime.

Born of the Sea follows Anne as she cross-dresses, drinks, and fights her way through the Caribbean during the Golden Age of Piracy. But Anne's life is changed forever when she meets Mary Read, plotting a new course on a voyage of self-discovery.

'An engrossing tale...utterly romantic' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A sexy, Sapphic, swashbuckling romp...I loved it.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Brave and brilliant...This little book challenges gender and sexuality in a fresh and powerful way, which is remarkable given it is historical fiction.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Beautiful, adventurous love story...I couldn't put it down!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'What a beautiful little novella. Read in one sitting - inhaled more like - and felt like I fell straight into the world Castle illustrated.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I highly recommend this to anyone who likes strong female leads. You won’t be disappointed.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A well-written tale of the famed lady pirates and their life on the high seas. Great little summer read.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I was completely captivated from the first sentence to the last by this gem of a book. The atmosphere and the exploits of the pirates are so vivid, and Anne and Mary's love was beautifully depicted. I could read about them for centuries.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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