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David McK (3425 KP) rated Rapscallion (Matthew Hawkood, #3) in Books

Jan 30, 2019  
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Rapscallion (Matthew Hawkood, #3)
James McGee | 2008
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
The third book in James McGee's <i>Hawkwood</i> series of novels, this see Matthew Hawkwood sent undercover to the prison Hulks to investigate both the escape of several prisoners, and the disappearance of those sent previously to track them down.

Again taking factual history as its starting point (life on the prison Hulks, and the activities of the Free Traders (i.e. Smugglers)), the plot builds up to include those afore-mentioned smuggling rings, and a little bit of sea battle (a first in the series). It's also a first that the majority of this novel takes place away from London!

I do have to say, however, that even more so than the first two books, I found this one to be very remniscient of one of the Sharpe books from the 90s - have a look at <i>Sharpe's Company</i> (in particular) to see what I mean! That's not to say I din't enjoy it - I did - but just that, to me, elements of the plot seemed very familiar
  
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Merissa (12051 KP) rated Arandora Star in Books

Dec 17, 2018  
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Arandora Star
Natalie Dye | 2013
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
This is a fictional story set around a factual event and to put it in a few descriptive words, it is poignant, heart-rending, thought provoking and disturbing. I could go on but I won't. What I will do is recommend that you read for yourself this amazing story that certainly sheds a different light on the whole affair.

The story unfolds at a steady pace and you are given time to empathise with the characters in the different situations they find themselves in. This is a gripping and compelling novel that will keep you glued to the pages until the end and will then leave you with a book-hangover as you ponder what you have read. I was filled with "what-ifs, maybes and should haves" for a fictional character but the ending was perfect for the book.

This is an amazing book and I really can't recommend it highly enough. Prepare to be immersed in history.

I bought this book as part of the Kindle Daily Deal on 10th February 2014.