Slave to Fortune is a captivating historical adventure. Tom Cheke’s world is turned upside-down when he is kidnapped from his home by Barbary corsairs during an audacious night raid.
Sold into slavery in seventeenth-century Algiers, Tom carves out a new and promising life only to have it shattered once more when another twist of fate throws him into the hands of a Scottish knight of the Order of St John and into a turbulent world of ciphers, spies and assassinations.
Tom’s memoir is a remarkable account of how a young man comes of age, grasping life from the setbacks of fortune. It is a tale of friendship and reconciliation, of intrigue and deceit, in which trust is betrayed and deep-rooted beliefs and values are cast into doubt.
In Slave to Fortune, DJ Munro skilfully captures a bygone era of galleons and gunpowder. Pirates and secret agents cross swords with crusading knights as the plot twists from the alleyways of Algiers, through the splendour of Malta and the canals of Venice, to maritime Portsmouth and the rustic charms of the Isle of Wight.
With echoes of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Kidnapped and J. Meade Falkner’s Moonfleet, Slave to Fortune is an uplifting, intelligent adventure. Suitable for all ages from teens upwards, it will spark curiosity and keep readers enthralled.
The writing is so very exciting I could not stop reading until done - even while sitting on the beach at Myrtle Beach, SC. - Charles, Richmond, VA
Absolutely fascinating stuff!! Fantastic... just disappointed it's finished! - Garry, senior energy executive, Aberdeenshire.
It's a real 'page-turner' and on several occasions made me late for appointments as I just had to read one more chapter! - Anne, Teacher (retired), Isle of Wight.
A real page turner and if you like your historical swashbuckling novels them you can't go wrong with this! John, Financial lawyer, Edinburgh.
From beginning to end this book is absolutely gripping. Starting with kidnapping and then tribulations of slavery you become entranced in the journey beautifully described by the author. Simon, NHS Radiologist, Taunton.
I really enjoyed reading your book, it was very interesting. It is not the genre I would usually go for but I was pleasantly surprised at how much I got into it... I would recommend it. - Erin, 13.
A gripping read... Decoding a cryptic puzzle and an insight into the life and times of the boy from the Isle of Wight as he fell into the hands of pirates and then slave owners had me wanting to know how it would all come out. A great read. - Mary, Methodist Minister, Norfolk
It's great... a good read! - Ryan, Commander, Royal Navy (retired).
I loved this book! …lots of sumptuous images to dine on …a real page turner…edge of the seat exciting. - Anna, High School English Teacher.
An engaging and clever plot - I liked the way it gave me a glimpse into some significant historical situations and events. Alastair, Director, International Charity
Sold into slavery in seventeenth-century Algiers, Tom carves out a new and promising life only to have it shattered once more when another twist of fate throws him into the hands of a Scottish knight of the Order of St John and into a turbulent world of ciphers, spies and assassinations.
Tom’s memoir is a remarkable account of how a young man comes of age, grasping life from the setbacks of fortune. It is a tale of friendship and reconciliation, of intrigue and deceit, in which trust is betrayed and deep-rooted beliefs and values are cast into doubt.
In Slave to Fortune, DJ Munro skilfully captures a bygone era of galleons and gunpowder. Pirates and secret agents cross swords with crusading knights as the plot twists from the alleyways of Algiers, through the splendour of Malta and the canals of Venice, to maritime Portsmouth and the rustic charms of the Isle of Wight.
With echoes of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Kidnapped and J. Meade Falkner’s Moonfleet, Slave to Fortune is an uplifting, intelligent adventure. Suitable for all ages from teens upwards, it will spark curiosity and keep readers enthralled.
Praise for the novel:
The writing is so very exciting I could not stop reading until done - even while sitting on the beach at Myrtle Beach, SC. - Charles, Richmond, VA
Absolutely fascinating stuff!! Fantastic... just disappointed it's finished! - Garry, senior energy executive, Aberdeenshire.
It's a real 'page-turner' and on several occasions made me late for appointments as I just had to read one more chapter! - Anne, Teacher (retired), Isle of Wight.
A real page turner and if you like your historical swashbuckling novels them you can't go wrong with this! John, Financial lawyer, Edinburgh.
From beginning to end this book is absolutely gripping. Starting with kidnapping and then tribulations of slavery you become entranced in the journey beautifully described by the author. Simon, NHS Radiologist, Taunton.
I really enjoyed reading your book, it was very interesting. It is not the genre I would usually go for but I was pleasantly surprised at how much I got into it... I would recommend it. - Erin, 13.
A gripping read... Decoding a cryptic puzzle and an insight into the life and times of the boy from the Isle of Wight as he fell into the hands of pirates and then slave owners had me wanting to know how it would all come out. A great read. - Mary, Methodist Minister, Norfolk
It's great... a good read! - Ryan, Commander, Royal Navy (retired).
I loved this book! …lots of sumptuous images to dine on …a real page turner…edge of the seat exciting. - Anna, High School English Teacher.
An engaging and clever plot - I liked the way it gave me a glimpse into some significant historical situations and events. Alastair, Director, International Charity
