Adam Margery, intrepid soldier turned farmer, has never felt more conflicted.
Though he loves his wife dearly, their physical relationship is strained: it almost killed Mary bringing their son Thomas into the world, and he dare not risk losing her in that way again.
To make matters worse, not only does their maid pine for him but his ward Sara’s eye is also beginning to wander.
The daughter of Mary’s sister Rebecca, Sara’s lustful nature will alter the course of all their lives…
In a fit of youthful naïvety, she teases Thomas and absconds to London with him.
Yet London was not as she had imagined, and the two youths are soon led astray: Thomas is beaten and left in the gutters, and for Sara the ordeal is just beginning.
Raped, robbed and sold to a slave ship, she ends up on a journey half-way round the world, to Charles Town.
Despite her pleading, none will listen and she is auctioned, sold to a pimp, her hopes of rescue swiftly fading as she is consumed by this new hell…
But Adam has not abandoned her.
Braving London’s cut-throats, the steamy jungle of West Africa and sea battles with vicious pirates, Adam’s search for Rebecca’s Brat will reach a fateful climax in the Carolinas…
Praise for Rebecca’s Brat:
‘Rape, murder and violence packed into fast, vigorous action’ Sheffield Morning Telegraph
‘Graphic tale of slave and convict ships… not for tender stomachs’ Books and Bookmen
‘A catalogue of horror’ Eastern Daily Press
‘There is a degree of authenticity that makes the blood run cold’ Cambridge News
Ronald Bassett (April 1924 – March 1996) was a prolific British writer of historical fiction, sometimes writing under the pseudonym, William Clive. His other titles include Amorous Trooper, Blood of an Englishman and Kill the Stuart. In 1968 Witchfinder General was adapted into a horror film starring Vincent Price.
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Though he loves his wife dearly, their physical relationship is strained: it almost killed Mary bringing their son Thomas into the world, and he dare not risk losing her in that way again.
To make matters worse, not only does their maid pine for him but his ward Sara’s eye is also beginning to wander.
The daughter of Mary’s sister Rebecca, Sara’s lustful nature will alter the course of all their lives…
In a fit of youthful naïvety, she teases Thomas and absconds to London with him.
Yet London was not as she had imagined, and the two youths are soon led astray: Thomas is beaten and left in the gutters, and for Sara the ordeal is just beginning.
Raped, robbed and sold to a slave ship, she ends up on a journey half-way round the world, to Charles Town.
Despite her pleading, none will listen and she is auctioned, sold to a pimp, her hopes of rescue swiftly fading as she is consumed by this new hell…
But Adam has not abandoned her.
Braving London’s cut-throats, the steamy jungle of West Africa and sea battles with vicious pirates, Adam’s search for Rebecca’s Brat will reach a fateful climax in the Carolinas…
Praise for Rebecca’s Brat:
‘Rape, murder and violence packed into fast, vigorous action’ Sheffield Morning Telegraph
‘Graphic tale of slave and convict ships… not for tender stomachs’ Books and Bookmen
‘A catalogue of horror’ Eastern Daily Press
‘There is a degree of authenticity that makes the blood run cold’ Cambridge News
Ronald Bassett (April 1924 – March 1996) was a prolific British writer of historical fiction, sometimes writing under the pseudonym, William Clive. His other titles include Amorous Trooper, Blood of an Englishman and Kill the Stuart. In 1968 Witchfinder General was adapted into a horror film starring Vincent Price.
Endeavour Press is the UK's leading independent digital publisher. For more information on our titles please sign up to our newsletter at www.endeavourpress.com. Each week you will receive updates on free and discounted ebooks. Follow us on Twitter: @EndeavourPress and on Facebook via http://on.fb.me/1HweQV7. We are always interested in hearing from our readers. Endeavour Press believes that the future is now.
