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The Rebel Pirate

de Donna Thorland

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"1775, Boston Harbor. The gold is Spanish, the sloop is American, and the captain is dead. James Sparhawk, master and commander in the British Navy, knows trouble when he sees it. The ship he's boarded is carrying ammunition for ballast and a fortune in foreign gold...into a country on the very knife's edge of war. Sparhawk's duty is clear: confiscate the bullion, impound the vessel, and seize the crew. But when one of the ship's boys turns out to be a lovely girl with a loaded pistol and dead-shot aim, Sparhawk finds himself held hostage aboard a Rebel privateer. Sarah Ward is no Rebel. Before the misfortune in Boston started, she was poised to escape the stigma of her piratical father by wedding Eli Darby, one of Salem's most successful merchants. Then a Patriot mob destroyed her fortune, and the pragmatic Darby decided to marry her best friend instead. The Charming Sally's voyage had been intended to restore the Ward wealth, but Darby has played her false again by smuggling a chest of Rebel gold aboard. Now branded a pirate herself, Sarah has no choice but to press on, recklessly tempted by her enigmatic captive, James Sparhawk, and facing a future as passionate as it is dangerous..."--… (més)
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There isn't enough stars in the sky to give a rating for this I loved it so much recommend to all ( )
  RinHanase | Mar 11, 2017 |
First, I thank Penguin Group for generously providing this copy for an honest review.

I suggest reading the blurb or back matter and come right back. I'll wait....

...now you know what this gem is about so I can get to the good stuff.

I was introduced to Donna Thorland's writing with her first publication, The Turncoat. I loved this story more than her first (which is saying a lot).

As with her previous book, I am in love with the lavish writing, rich, without being overly fussy, the twisty-turny adventure, and expertly putting the lip-biting "UNF" in "unforgettable". Thorland truly knows her history and has proven her ability to wield a wickedly delicious pen.

How can you not be intrigued with a book opening like this:

"The gold was Spanish, the chest was French, the ship was American, and the captain was dead."

The second installment of the Renegades of the Revolution series, albeit a standalone, is classic pirates and gold, spies and revolution, loyalties, corruption, and hearts filleted open.

Sarah Ward, our brave heroine, is pure, unabashed determination and bravery. Strong female characters always appeal to me, mostly because I can put myself in her 18th century shoes without effort. I love her imperfections, mostly those unknown, frying pan into fire decisions that keeps the reader turning the pages till the wee hours of the morning.

Capt. James Sparhawk, our British naval hero...what can I say? Honor. Loyalty. Principled, including his determination to exact certain revenge on one wholly deserving. And yes, in any good romance pirate story, there must be a man who knows how to put his incredibly delicious self in a uniform. I don't know if it was his dashing side or his honor that appealed to me the most. I would say both, couched between his own flaws and fallacies that made him the perfect hero.

Other characters that brought great character to the story were the unscrupulous Admiral Graves, the notorious Red Abed, and Sarah's protective shadow Mr. Cheap, and her brother Ned. Well-written supporting characters.

Overall, The Rebel Pirate is a well researched, adventurous tale that keeps Thorland an absolute favorite in historical fiction.

****
4 Aug 2013

Arg, me hearties!! WENCHING AND PIRACY! I'm in love.... ( )
  fueledbycoffee | Jun 16, 2014 |
Where I got the book: ARC provided by the publisher. This review first appeared on the Historical Novel Society website and in the May 2014 issue of the Historical Novels Review.

Donna Thorland’s latest novel, like her debut The Turncoat, tackles the complex loyalties and shifting allegiances of the American Revolution. This time the action unfolds in BostonHarbor, where British naval commander James Sparhawk has captured a ship carrying gold and flints toward the Rebel forces. The tables are turned on Sparhawk by Sarah Ward, the daughter of a once powerful pirate now crippled by illness. Romantic sparks fly, but Sparhawk cannot make a commitment to Sarah until he has proven his own identity and decided where his loyalties lie. His hesitation throws Sarah into the company of the man Sparhawk would least have her meet, and into the power of her dangerous, amoral former lover.

Having enjoyed the surprises and complexities of The Turncoat, I was dismayed to see The Rebel Pirate starting out like a straightforward romance. Happily, though, the hero and heroine were soon forced into different paths and the story began to take on some satisfying twists. It slowed down a little after that, only to become fast-paced and convoluted toward the end. I came to the conclusion that Thorland is more comfortable writing the history of battles, raids and intrigues than love stories, and the unevenness of tone may be due to the effort to recreate the romantic heat of The Turncoat. Other than the revolutionary setting, there is little in common between the two novels other than the presence of the spy known as the Widow, and a heroine who is caught between gentility and wildness.

I enjoy Thorland’s writing, which is lively enough to carry the reader through any number of plot twists. Her command of dialogue is excellent, as is her attention to historical detail. I’ll be looking out for her next novel. ( )
  JaneSteen | May 23, 2014 |
THE REBEL PIRATE by Donna Thorland is another exciting Historical Fiction set in 1775 Boston Harbor, Massachusetts . #2 in the "Renegades of the Revolution", but can be read as a stand alone. See, "The Turncoat".
This is the story of British Navy Commander, James Sparhawk and Sarah Ward, a pirate's daughter.
Set against the backdrop of the American Revolution. Filled with Red Coats, Rebels, intrigue, pirates, smuggling, conflict, romance, and a wonderful romantic adventure. Fast paced and action filled from the first page to the last page, you will not be able to put this intriguing adventure down. From seafaring to historical intrigue, the conflict between country,family and love makes THE REBEL PIRATE a most enjoyable read!

With engaging characters, and an intriguing and interesting storyline, THE REBEL PIRATE is a delight to read for any historical reader, whether they enjoy fiction,romance, high sea adventure or a breath-holding adventure you will not be disappointed with THE REBEL PIRATE!! Well done!!
Received for an honest review from the publisher.
RATING: 4.5
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REVIEWED BY: AprilR, courtesy of My Book Addiction and More ( )
  MyBookAddiction | Mar 4, 2014 |
The Rebel Pirate is the second book in the Renegades of the Revolution. This book can be read as a stand alone novel. Right away I liked Sarah. I found her to be a strong heroine. James may be a pirate but he does not have a true-hearted pirate soul. He is kind. I actually pictured Sarah and James as Keira Knightley and Orlando Bloom's characters, Elizabeth Swann and Will Turner from the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. They were meant for each other.

So at the back of the book are discussion questions to ask if you are in a book club or you could ask yourself or a fellow reader. I picked this question to answer.

James Sparhawk and Sarah Ward are drawn to each other right from the start. Does Donna Thorland convince you that their attraction goes deeper than mere lust? How does she accomplish that? Do you find their romance satisfying? What future do you envision for them?

Yes, the author does convince me that James and Sarah's attraction is more than just lust. They share a deeper connection that involves true love, family, and acceptance. Their romance is satisfying as again it is not built just upon lust. In fact, they don't get physical until a good way into the story. I envision a future filled with a long, happy life for James and Sarah that includes several children, who will turn out to have salt water in their veins like their parents. ( )
  Cherylk | Feb 23, 2014 |
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"1775, Boston Harbor. The gold is Spanish, the sloop is American, and the captain is dead. James Sparhawk, master and commander in the British Navy, knows trouble when he sees it. The ship he's boarded is carrying ammunition for ballast and a fortune in foreign gold...into a country on the very knife's edge of war. Sparhawk's duty is clear: confiscate the bullion, impound the vessel, and seize the crew. But when one of the ship's boys turns out to be a lovely girl with a loaded pistol and dead-shot aim, Sparhawk finds himself held hostage aboard a Rebel privateer. Sarah Ward is no Rebel. Before the misfortune in Boston started, she was poised to escape the stigma of her piratical father by wedding Eli Darby, one of Salem's most successful merchants. Then a Patriot mob destroyed her fortune, and the pragmatic Darby decided to marry her best friend instead. The Charming Sally's voyage had been intended to restore the Ward wealth, but Darby has played her false again by smuggling a chest of Rebel gold aboard. Now branded a pirate herself, Sarah has no choice but to press on, recklessly tempted by her enigmatic captive, James Sparhawk, and facing a future as passionate as it is dangerous..."--

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