- Paperback: 302 pages
- Publisher: Silverwood Books (June 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1906236631
- ISBN-13: 978-1906236632
- Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 15.5 x 2.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 363 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #558,827 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The second voyage of Captain Jesamiah Acorne, pirate, scoundrel and charming rogue, from highly acclaimed historical fiction author Helen Hollick. A meticulously researched, full-blooded adventure full of heart-stopping action, evil villains, treasure and romance. "In the sexiest pirate contest, Cpt Jesamiah Acorne gives Johnny Depp's Jack Sparrow a run for his money," (Sharon Penman, author).
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great adventure ....hot pirate!,
By fictionaddiction (Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Pirate Code (Paperback)
Having recently read Pirate Code and Bring it Close, I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed both. Helen Hollick's clever blend of fantasy with researched history brings the story alive with memorable characters, ones who are easy to invest in and get to know. Jesemiah ("there should be a `Captain' in there somewhere") Acorne is a handsome, charming rogue with a loyal and brave heart and an endearing twist of mischief. His presence would set any hot blooded woman's heart a-pounding........ Unfortunately, he's taken! Deeply in love with his white witch, Tiola, and his ship, Seawitch, in almost equal measure he is often torn between his wish to be at sea and his need to have his woman in his arms.Believable pirate fiction must be difficult to write for those authors who wish to create more than a sappy romance. Endings must be especially hard. Who, among us, can imagine a true pirate settling down with a family to take up farming, run a tavern or some other equally exhilarating and rousing `adventure'? Helen Hollick has seemingly done the impossible in her Seawitch series. Manipulated into taking on a perilous mission, Pirate Code has Jesemiah and his crew plying the dark and dangerous waters to Hispaniola in search of an elusive cache of indigo. Technically no longer a pirate, having accepted the 'King's Pardon' of 1718, Jesemiah must somehow accomplish his undertaking without being seen to 'turn pirate' again and staying out from under the meddling nose of the Royal Navy. Second book in a current trilogy, the descriptions are awesome, the characters thoroughly believable and interesting, the conversational repartee slick and witty: her description of the ocean and finely researched detail about sailing ships is incontrovertible. I found this to be a very satisfying mix of adventure and romance and the gritty reality and danger of a life at sea. This is terrific arm-chair (or swing seat on the deck) reading at its very best; everything one would want in an adventure involving pirates, white witches and goddesses, oceans and sailing ships, pistols and sword fights and plenty of rum! I would say this falls easily into the 'couldn't put it down' category!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great adventure, hot pirate..........,
By fictionaddiction - Published on Amazon.com
Having recently read Pirate Code and Bring it Close, I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed both. Helen Hollick's clever blend of fantasy with researched history brings the story alive with memorable characters, ones who are easy to invest in and get to know. Jesemiah ("there should be a `Captain' in there somewhere") Acorne is a handsome, charming rogue with a loyal and brave heart and an endearing twist of mischief. His presence would set any hot blooded woman's heart a-pounding........ Unfortunately, he's taken! Deeply in love with his white witch, Tiola, and his ship, Seawitch, in almost equal measure he is often torn between his wish to be at sea and his need to have his woman in his arms.Believable pirate fiction must be difficult to write for those authors who wish to create more than a sappy romance. Endings must be especially hard. Who, among us, can imagine a true pirate settling down with a family to take up farming, run a tavern or some other equally exhilarating and rousing `adventure'? Helen Hollick has seemingly done the impossible in her Seawitch series. Manipulated into taking on a perilous mission, Pirate Code has Jesemiah and his crew plying the dark and dangerous waters to Hispaniola in search of an elusive cache of indigo. Technically no longer a pirate, having accepted the 'King's Pardon' of 1718, Jesemiah must somehow accomplish his undertaking without being seen to 'turn pirate' again and staying out from under the meddling nose of the Royal Navy. Second book in a current trilogy, the descriptions are awesome, the characters thoroughly believable and interesting, the conversational repartee slick and witty: her description of the ocean and finely researched detail about sailing ships is incontrovertible. I found this to be a very satisfying mix of adventure and romance and the gritty reality and danger of a life at sea. This is terrific arm-chair (or swing seat on the deck) reading at its very best; everything one would want in an adventure involving pirates, white witches and goddesses, oceans and sailing ships, pistols and sword fights and plenty of rum! I would say this falls easily into the 'couldn't put it down' category! 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Huzzah ! More Jesamiah !,
By Snowangel - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Pirate Code (Paperback)
Having fallen head over heels for that charming rogue of a pirate captain in the first novel of the series, Sea Witch, I was delighted to get another fix of Jesamiah Acorne in the next book, Pirate Code! As always Helen Hollick brings her considerable skills as one of Britain's top historical writers to her pirate tales for an adult audience. The same wonderful characterisation, vivid description and rattling good story lines keeps the reader turning the pages and yearning for yet more adventures.Roll on book three, and four and......
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pirates!,
By Blodeuedd "Blodeuedd" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Pirate Code (Paperback)
In a way this one could almost work as a stand alone novel, but yes I do encourage you to read book 1 first. Jesamiah, I think I have to make some points clear about him. Yes I did say he was a nice pirate, but not that nice. He still steals, and kills like he always have. He is just one of the nicer pirates when it all comes down to it.Things did not turn out so good in book 1. Tiola is married to someone else and even though she and Jesamiah are back together they still have that fact looming over their heads. Adultery will get you flogged. But there are people who might be able to help, but to do that Jesamiah have to risk his life sailing to Spanish waters. Jesamiah also made me loose respect for him in this book. He just leaves poor Tiola again but mostly the lack of respect comes from that he thinks it's ok to visit whores. Because it's not love or passion so why would it be wrong? Too bad Hollick is so damn good that she doesn't make me hate him for it. He is just a man of his age and he still loves his woman. If you are expecting this to be some sort of happy book then you are wrong. Their love is not an easy one. Jesamiah will also suffer for other reasons in this book just like he did in book 1. Life is hard and a pirate could only wish for a quick hanging. Still, it is not a dark book. It's just gritty and real. And our pirate hero will do his best to stay alive as many want him dead and while he is contemplating the harsh life of a pirate. There is adventure in abundance. This book has spies and secrets instead of pirating. And what else is got is magic. No not that much, Tiola has her craft but there is also something else. Tethys, mother of the ocean. The sea itself is alive and wants Jesamiah. Here and there through out the book she speaks with Tiola who tries to keep her man alive. And we also hear the wind and the land. Conclusion: I am starting to think they can't be happy. He loves the sea and his ship. She does not want him to be a pirate. But it does make me look forward to book 3 and see what kind of mess they will create there. |
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