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In this stunningly creative debut, Nicole Castroman reimagines the origins of history's most infamous pirate--Blackbeard--and tells the story of the girl who captured his heart and ultimately set him on his path of destruction.When Edward "Teach" Drummond, son of one of Bristol's richest merchants, returns home from a year at sea, he finds his life in shambles. Betrothed to a girl he doesn't love and sick of the high society he was born into, all Teach wants is to return to the vast ocean he calls home. There's just one problem: he must convince his father to let him leave and never come back. Following the death of her parents, Anne Barrett is left penniless. Though she's barely worked a day in her life, Anne takes a job as a maid in the home of Master Drummond. Lonely days stretch into weeks and Anne longs to escape the confines of her now mundane life. How will she ever achieve her dream of sailing to Curaçao--her mother's birthplace--when she's trapped in England? From the moment Teach and Anne meet, they set the world ablaze. Drawn together by a shared desire for freedom, but kept apart by Teach's father, their love is as passionate as it is forbidden. Faced with an impossible choice, Teach and Anne must decide whether to chase their dreams and leave England forever--or follow their hearts and stay together.
Hardcover: 384 pages
Publisher: Simon Pulse (February 9, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1481432699
ISBN-13: 978-1481432696
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 1.5 x 8.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (104 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #203,321 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #30 in Books > Teens > Literature & Fiction > Action & Adventure > Pirates #188 in Books > Teens > Historical Fiction > Europe #272 in Books > Teens > Romance > Historical
Whether youâve always been curious to know more about Blackbeard before he became such a notorious pirate or your interest was piqued after reading this bookâs description, Nicole Castromanâs BLACKHEARTS promises to more than satisfy. The authorâs imagining of Teachâs earlier life with the girl who captured his heart reveals a life that is just as exciting as his life at sea. Deception, betrayal, secrets, lies, and forbidden romance are only a handful of the things that await readers and characters alike in this riveting tale.Anne Barrett was looking for any way to escape the prison that was the Drummond household. She did not fit in with the other staff and being a maid would never earn her the money she needed to afford passage on a ship headed to the West Indies, a place she thought she might be able to call home.She had a plan. It was risky. And while she knew there was a real chance it would fall apart, that sheâd be captured and forced to stay, she never imagined having a reason she might want to.Edward Drummond hated the fact that he had to return home to a job he didnât enjoy and a life he didnât want. His time at sea didnât quench his thirst for it, rather it ignited a passion in him to captain a ship, set sail, and leave the land behind.But with a promise made that his father is dead set on ensuring he keep, a plan for his future that has already been mapped out, and no means of securing a ship on his own, it seems his dream of a life at sea will only ever be that. A dream. And while he wants to honor his commitments, the prospect of living a life on land feels like a fate worse than death. At least until he meets a girl just as alluring as the sea.Nicole Castroman imagined a story that is stunning and romantic and heartbreaking and spellbinding. It has moments that are funny and heartwarming and others that are nail-biting and suspenseful. Its two main characters, Anne and Teach, are immensely likable. It offers a couple of twists to keep things interesting. And it delivers a conclusion that will leave you desperate for more.BLACKHEARTS is not a pirate story, but rather a pirate-in-the-making story. And while there are no swashbuckling tales of adventure on the high seas for Anne and Teach, there is definitely some adventure and plenty of romance. It is a beautifully written, remarkably well-researched, gorgeous must-must-must read that weaves together fact with fiction to bring to life many of the missing pieces from one of historyâs most famous pirates.
Review courtesy of Dark Faerie TalesQuick & Dirty: Unforgettable story that is full of wonderful romance, adventure, and scandal. I loved every minute of it and I hope that there will be a sequel!Opening Sentence: After Anneâs father died, her mother often said that sorrow was the only sun that rose for them.The Review:You have all heard of the infamous Blackbeard! He captained the pirate ship Queen Anneâs Revenge, and was known for his fearsome appearance and thick black beard. But before he became a pirate he was just a young man named Edward Teach that dreamed of leaving his life behind to travel the world!Edward is the son of a wealthy merchant and for the last year he has been sailing on a merchant ship. If the choice was up to Edward he would never leave the ocean, but his father has other plans for him. Heâs currently engaged to a girl with a title and his father has a business waiting for him to run. Edward doesnât want to stay in England, but he also doesnât want to disappoint his father. But everything changes when he meets Anne, the beautiful maid employed in his fatherâs home.Anne Barrett is the illegitimate daughter of a very wealthy merchant. Her father passed away a year ago and she was thrown out of her home along with her mother. Not long after her fatherâs death, her mother also passed away. Left with nothing, Anne decided to take a job as a maid in the home of Master Drummond. She has always dreamed of visiting her motherâs homeland in Curaçao, but she has no way of paying for her passage. She starts to steal little trinkets from her master so she can save up enough money to leave. She plans to stow away on the Deliverance, a vast ship that is set to sail in four weeks! But all her plans change when Master Drummondâs son returns home from his year at sea!I LOVED Anne. She was the perfect heroine for this story. She is feisty, smart, and kind! Even though her father never technically claimed her, she still lived a fairly privileged life until her father passed away. But since then her life has been a nightmare. What I liked most about Anne is that she didnât complain about her situation. Instead, she did what she could to support herself and make her own dreams a reality. Sure, she had some bitterness because of how she had been treated, but for the most part she stayed positive and never gave up. She is very resourceful and she is not afraid to speak her mind, even when itâs not appropriate. She is just one of those characters you find yourself cheering for and I couldnât help but love her.Edward is a total dream boat! He is gorgeous, intelligent, charming, and kind hearted! He pretty much had me at hello and it just kept getting better the more I read. I found that I could really sympathize with the fact that he wanted to live his own life but at the same time he didnât want to disappoint his father. He is a very layered character and I loved each time I would discover a new side to him. His relationship with Anne is sweet, explosive and filled with great tension. They fight like crazy but they also have so much in common. They are one of those couples that just work together so well. If you canât tell, I am a huge Edward fan and I really hope to get more of his story.Blackhearts is a beautiful love story full of adventure, scandal, and humor! I have a small obsession with pirates and when I first read the synopsis for the story, I was instantly intrigued. I could not wait to get my hands on a copy and luckily it did not disappoint. When I picked it up, I was getting ready for bed so I figured that I would read a few chapters and hours later I ended up finishing it in one sitting. I loved the entire cast of characters, the romance was totally swoon worthy and the pacing was spot on. The only small complaint I have is that there were a few things that felt just a little bit too convenient and slightly predictable. But this in no way hindered how much I loved this book. I really hope there is a sequel because even though the ending was satisfying, I still want so much more. If you like adventure and romance this story is a must read!!!Notable Scene:The girl jumped to her feet, the backs of her legs hitting the tub. Water sloshed over both sides, soaking her dress and shoes. No sound escaped her. She simply stared at him, her mouth gaping like a cod on a hook.Teach smiled grimly as he closed the door with a firm hand. His footsteps were measured as he crossed the distance between them, despite the fact that he walked with a slight limp.âSo, Anne, you thought you got the better of me,â he said softly, enjoying the look of fear on her face. She reminded him of a rabbit caught in a snare. Served her right after what sheâd done to him.FTC Advisory: Simon Teen provided me with a copy of Blackhearts. No goody bags, sponsorships, âmaterial connections,â or bribes were exchanged for my review.
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