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Book Title: The Pirate’s Physician
Series: A Thrilling Companion novella to the Sea and Stone Chronicles
Author: Amy Maroney
Publication Date: September 5, 2024
Publisher: Artelan Press
Pages: 204
Genre: Historical romance
When her world shatters, she dares to trust a pirate. Will she survive what comes next?
The Pirate's Physician is the story of Giuliana Rinaldi, a student at Salerno's famed medieval medical school, whose lifelong dream of becoming a physician crumbles when her uncle and mentor dies suddenly.
Faced with an unwanted marriage to a ruthless merchant, Giuliana enlists the help of a Basque pirate and flees home for the dangers of the open sea.
Will she make it to Genoa, where her only remaining relative awaits? Or will this impulsive decision seal her own doom?
A delightful seafaring adventure packed with romance and intrigue, The Pirate's Physician is a companion novella to the award-winning Sea and Stone Chronicles series of historical novels by Amy Maroney: Island of Gold, Sea of Shadows, and The Queen's Scribe.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Amy Maroney lives in the Pacific Northwest with her family, and spent many years as a writer and editor of nonfiction before turning her hand to historical fiction. Amy is the author of the Miramonde Series, a trilogy about a Renaissance-era female artist and the modern-day scholar on her trail. Amy’s new series, Sea and Stone Chronicles, features strong, talented women seeking their fortunes in the medieval Mediterranean. To receive a free prequel novella to the Miramonde Series, join Amy Maroney’s readers’ group at www.amymaroney.com.
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| My Thoughts |
In a nutshell ... I loved it!
Because of my visual impairment, reading is no longer easy for me (thank goodness for a large font on Kindle) and, I admit, if a story doesn't grab me by a few chapters in, I often give up because I can't struggle with wonky sight and wonky writing. Nothing wonky about The Pirate's Physician though!
I enjoy Amy Maroney's novels anyway, but this one beats the lot. It's beautifully written, well-thought absorbing plot, just the right balance of adventure, intrigue and romance; superb characters, excellently researched history - and a wonderful cover.
No spoilers but the strong and courageous heroine, Giuliana, who wants nothing more than to qualify as a female physician, finds herself unexpectedly bereaved and in financial - and emotional - trouble. She turns to a pirate for help. But is this a good idea...?
Behind the story, the historical detail is authentic for the medical research, the 15th century and the seafaring aspect. I did query one thing, the use of the word 'gunwale' (a reinforcement onboard a ship to carry the weight of heavy guns) because I wondered if the date was too early for this kind of ship-board weaponry - and that's why well-written, well-researched historical fiction can be such a delight, because MS Maroney had already checked, and yes, using that word is absolutely fine. (I must add, I queried this because pirates are my 'thing' - but in the 17oos not the 1400s!)
Basically if Ms Maroney has something in one of her novels, from women's medical issues for patient and practitioner, to description of locations, way of life, dress, food ... you can guarantee it's genuine and authentic.
Many really good historical novels can be the only method of time travel that we have. Fasten your seat belt in the book equivalent of the Tardis and prepare to travel back in time...
***** 5 STARS
(Thank you to Amy for an Arc edition)scroll down to bottom of page
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Thank you for this lovely review of The Pirate's Physician, Helen! I am so glad you loved the story as much as I do.
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