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Book Synopsis'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'
IndependentTrade ReviewAn unashamedly escapist page-turner that will be enjoyed by fans of Kate Mosse and Philippa Gregory * Daily Mail *
I really couldn't put it down. Exciting and romantic (oh so romantic!) and there is so much suspense. The descriptions are fabulous -- Barbara Erskine
An atmospheric and hugely romantic adventure story -- Marie Claire
Beautifully written, first-class escapism... A meticulously researched epic story' * Mail on Sunday *
A remarkable view of Barbary pirates and their times, and an engrossing romance of clashing cultures and wonderful characters -- Diana Gabaldon
