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Redbeard Vol. 1: A Short Drop and a Sudden Stop!

By Jean-Charles Kraehn
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Set in 1738 in Cap-Francais, the Caribbean, Redbeard Vol. 1: A Short Drop and a Sudden Stop! follows the legendary pirate Redbeard, now a privateer for the King of France. Though France is at peace, Redbeard yearns for adventure. When tasked with capturing a mysterious French pirate terrorising the Carolinas, he sees a chance to return to his former life. However, his past enemies pose serious threats, making his mission perilous.
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Ideal for readers who enjoy historical adventure and pirate tales, particularly fans of graphic novels with rich storytelling and classic high-seas action.

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Redbeard, the big-hearted pirate captain, has put away the Jolly Roger and become a privateer for the King of France. But one does not escape one's past ... or one's nature! High adventures on the high seas - first volume of the series.

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1738, Cap-Français, in the Caribbean. Redbeard Vol. 1: A Short Drop and a Sudden Stop!, once the terror of the Seven Seas, has partially retired. Now a privateer in the service of the King of France, he chomps at the bit along with his companions, for France is currently at peace.

So, when the town's governor tasks him with catching a mysterious French pirate who terrorises the Carolinas, he jumps at the chance to get back into the fray. But he made many enemies during his pirate years, and danger lurks in wait...

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800441088

Publisher: Cinebook Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Cinebook Ltd

Illustration: 56 Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Designed by Stefano Carloni
  • Designed by Stefano Carloni

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 217.0mm

Height: 287.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 56

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About the Author

Jean-Charles Kraehn is a seasoned artist behind acclaimed series such as Les Aigles décapitées and Bout d'homme, and also the veteran author of Tramp and Gil St André, among others. Hailing from Saint-Malo, city of corsairs in Brittany, penning the new adventures of the most famous pirate of bandes dessinées came naturally to him. Stefano Carloni is a young Italian artist with several historical volumes and series in his catalogue. He also teaches art at the Comics Academy of Jesi, in Italy.

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