Born of the Sea: The Untold Story of Anne Bonny and Mary Read

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“The sea has always felt like my true birthplace. It is where I found myself. It is where I found Mary.”

New Providence island, 1719. A fierce and fearless Anne Bonny joins Jack Rackham and the crew of the pirate ship William, embarking on the adventure of a lifetime.

Born of the Sea follows Anne as she cross-dresses, drinks, and fights her way through the Caribbean during the Golden Age of Piracy. But Anne’s life is changed forever when she meets Mary Read, plotting a new course on a voyage of self-discovery.

“Brave and brilliant . . . This little book challenges gender and sexuality in a fresh and powerful way, which is remarkable given it is historical fiction.”

“Beautiful, adventurous love story . . . I couldn’t put it down!”