The Tenth Gift

Name: The Tenth Gift
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781789545258
Price: 22.99 NZD
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By Jane Johnson

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Summary

In an exclusive London restaurant, Julia Lovat receives an antique Jacobean embroidery book containing the extraordinary diary of Cat Tregenna, a young Cornish embroiderer abducted by Barbary pirates in 1625. As Cat is taken to Morocco to be sold into slavery, her diary reveals a fierce spirit determined to defy her captors, weaving a tale of adventure, romance and cultural clashes across the centuries.
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The Tenth Gift

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Ideal for readers who enjoy historical romance and detailed historical settings, especially fans of Kate Mosse, Philippa Gregory, and Barbara Erskine, seeking an atmospheric adventure filled with suspense, romance, and rich period detail.

An escapist page-turner set in 17th-century Cornwall and Morocco, based on the real-life raids on the Cornish coast by Barbary corsairs.

An escapist page-turner set in 17th-century Cornwall and Morocco, based on the real-life raids on the Cornish coast by Barbary corsairs.

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'An unashamedly escapist page-turner' Daily Mail

In an exclusive London restaurant, Julia Lovat is given a gift that will change her life. The antique book of Jacobean embroidery delights her, but when she looks more closely, she discovers within its faded pages the extraordinary diary of a young Cornish girl, calling to her from across the centuries.

On a Sunday morning in July 1625, Barbary pirates sail into a quiet Cornish bay and storm the church. Their loot: sixty men, women and children, bound for northern Morocco where they will be sold as slaves. Amongst them is Cat Tregenna, a talented young embroiderer. But as her diary reveals, Cat is anything but the compliant slave her captors were expecting...

Praise for The Tenth Gift:

'An engrossing romance of clashing cultures and wonderful characters' Diana Gabaldon

'Beautifully written, first-class escapism' Mail on Sunday

'Revivifies the guilty pleasure of historical romance' Independent

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Praised for its engaging and romantic storytelling, The Tenth Gift has been called ‘an unashamedly escapist page-turner’ by the Daily Mail and ‘beautifully written, first-class escapism’ by the Mail on Sunday. Diana Gabaldon highlights its engrossing portrayal of clashing cultures and memorable characters, while Barbara Erskine praises its suspense and vivid descriptions.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789545258

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Head of Zeus

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 124.0mm

Height: 193.0mm

Weight: 490g

Pages: 480

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Contemporary Romance Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Historical Romance Jane Johnson Romance

About the Author

Jane Johnson is a British novelist and publisher. Her novels include The Sea Gate, Court of Lions, The Salt Road and The Sultan's Wife. She is the UK editor for George R.R. Martin, Robin Hobb and Dean Koontz and was for many years publisher of the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. Married to a Berber chef she met while researching The Tenth Gift, she lives in Cornwall and Morocco.

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