1920. Farnol was one of the best-selling authors of the early part of the 20th century. The book begins: The Frenchman beside me had been dead since dawn. His scarred and shackled body swayed limply back and forth with every sweep of the great oar as we, his less fortunate bench-fellows, tugged and strained to keep time to the stroke. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.
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IT was a night of tempest with rain and wind, a great wild wind that shouted mightily near and far, filling the world with halloo; while, ever and anon, thunder crashed and lightning flamed athwart the muddy road that wound steeply up betwixt grassy banks topped by swaying trees. Read the first page
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IT was a night of tempest with rain and wind, a great wild wind that shouted mightily near and far, filling the world with halloo; while, ever and anon, thunder crashed and lightning flamed athwart the muddy road that wound steeply up betwixt grassy banks topped by swaying trees. Read the first page
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If you like pirates, good vs. evil, fair damsels in distress, and a unique writing style, then Jeffery Farnol is your boy. But do not stop at BBT. There is a prequel called "Adam Penfeather, Buccaneer" and a sequel called "Martin Conisby's Vengeance"-- both highly delectable. I read all three as a kid and now, as an old geezer, am going back for more. I would also recommend the following Farnol novels: "Winds of Chance," "The Broad Highway," "The Amateur Gentleman," and "Pergrine's Progress"-- the first being a rip-roarin' sea tale and the others being Regency Period romances in the classical sense.
By Kara Ortiez
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"The Frenchman beside me had been dead since dawn. His scarred and shackled body swayed limply back and forth with every sweep of the great oar as we, his less fortunate bench-fellows, tugged and strained to keep time to the stroke."
Mr. Farnol brings back the pirate days of the Spanish Main in this stirring book filled with picturesque characters. It is a full-blooded, wholesome novel that captivates the reader.
Martine Conisby, Lord Wendover, embittered by his five years of slavery on the Spanish galleon Esmeralda, escapes during a sea fight to an English ship and makes his way back to England, determined to avenge himself on Richard Brandon, who was the cause of his father's death and his own ill-treatment. Broken in body and spirit, he arrives home one night disguised as a tramp, just in time to save from the hands of robbers a beautiful girl, Lady Jane Brandon, the daughter of the man whom he has sworn to punish. In a tavern he meets a pal, Adam Penfeather, who unfolds to him the story of Black Bartlemy, an infamous pirate, and his treasure buried on an island-- treasure of fabuous value that has been the dream and hope of roving adventurers along the Spanish Main for many years.
The engrossed reader will eagerly follow the adventures of the treasure seekers who set sail on the good ship Faithful Friend and the unique experiences of Martin and the fair Lady Jane - whose family the hero hated - as they found themselves alone on the island which contained the buried treasure. He will encounter some rogues as bloodthirsty as any pirates who ever sailed the Seven Seas, and discover love episodes that stir the emotions. Mr. Farnol has never made a wider appeal than in this, his first sea story.
Mr. Farnol brings back the pirate days of the Spanish Main in this stirring book filled with picturesque characters. It is a full-blooded, wholesome novel that captivates the reader.
Martine Conisby, Lord Wendover, embittered by his five years of slavery on the Spanish galleon Esmeralda, escapes during a sea fight to an English ship and makes his way back to England, determined to avenge himself on Richard Brandon, who was the cause of his father's death and his own ill-treatment. Broken in body and spirit, he arrives home one night disguised as a tramp, just in time to save from the hands of robbers a beautiful girl, Lady Jane Brandon, the daughter of the man whom he has sworn to punish. In a tavern he meets a pal, Adam Penfeather, who unfolds to him the story of Black Bartlemy, an infamous pirate, and his treasure buried on an island-- treasure of fabuous value that has been the dream and hope of roving adventurers along the Spanish Main for many years.
The engrossed reader will eagerly follow the adventures of the treasure seekers who set sail on the good ship Faithful Friend and the unique experiences of Martin and the fair Lady Jane - whose family the hero hated - as they found themselves alone on the island which contained the buried treasure. He will encounter some rogues as bloodthirsty as any pirates who ever sailed the Seven Seas, and discover love episodes that stir the emotions. Mr. Farnol has never made a wider appeal than in this, his first sea story.
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An Even Better Sequel?
Sep 6 2008
By The Yuletide Kid
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The two reviews preceding mine are excellent and I will not venture to dismiss either in any manner. But let me add this: Martin Conisby's Vengeance - the sequel to Black Bartlemy's Treasure - is said by some to be even finer than the first. Indeed they were originally meant by Farnol to be published as one book but his publisher decided to split the tome in two so as to garner more loot. Seemed like a good idea at the time but this has driven many readers nuts in the pre-Internet Era. Some forty plus years ago, for instance, it took me five years to find Martin Conisby's Vengeance. Now I keep two copies of each on my shelf just as insurance. And, oh yes, for you diehard treasure seekers out there Farnol wrote a prequel to both called Adam Penfeather, Buccaneer. Happy cutlassing!
The Yuletide Kid
The Yuletide Kid
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Great Adventure Story
Aug 7 2008
By Thomas A. Johnson
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I loved this adventure story. The previous reviewer did a good job of summarizing the storyline. I found wonderfully diverse characters, a rollicking story of the high seas, pirates, love, vengeance, courage, survival on a deserted island, and more. I was shocked to have the story end "in the middle" with no resolution!! I immediately found "Martin Conisby's Vengeance" and for another 80 cents I had it in my Kindle in minutes and continued. His writing style reminds me a bit of Robert Louis Stevenson, particularly Kidnapped, with the bond between David Balfour and Alan. I will write a review of the second book, but if you like adventure stories (Haggard, RL Stevenson) you should find this a roller coaster of adventure filled with cliffhangers. Accurate historical details (they prime their flintlocks, patch their musket balls) and ships, ships, ships and life (and death) aboard ships. Courage, fighting, honor -- all in wonderful profusion.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
The First "Martin Conisby" novel
May 7 2011
By Aarwin
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If you like a lot of swash with your buckle, this is the book for you. Previous reviews have dwelled upon the story line. Yes, there are plenty of cut-throat pirates, battles at sea and on land, facinating characters, etc., etc. Quite enough excitement to keep the adventure lovers happy. But it is also the story of one man's journey away from revenge and toward redemption and, unfortunately, back again. His father murdered, his body sold into slavery to the Spanish, English noble Martin Conisby escapes from his fate as a galley slave and returns to England with only one burning desire---revenge upon the man who caused the ruin of the House of Conisby, the head of the House of Brandon. Will his reignited love for Joan Brandon, daughter of Martin's nemesis, be enough to clear his heart of hate?
To answer the above question it will be necessary to read both this book and its sequel, "Martin Conisby's Vengeance." Enjoy!
To answer the above question it will be necessary to read both this book and its sequel, "Martin Conisby's Vengeance." Enjoy!
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