The Tenth Gift

Description

Julia Lovat walks away from her seven-year affair with Michael with a broken heart and a book of secrets. In this book, she tells the true story of Cat Tregenna, kidnapped by Barbary pirates and sold into slavery in Morocco four hundred years ago.

Reviews

'An unashamedly escapist page-turner that will be enjoyed by fans of Kate Mosse and Philippa Gregory' Daily Mail 'Fast-paced and exciting, Crossed Bones is the ultimate escapism' Sainsbury's Magazine 'An atmospheric and hugely romantic adventure story' Marie Claire 'A meticulously researched, epic story of Cat, a Cornish serving wench taken slave by Barbary pirates ... This is beautifully written, first-class escapism' - Louise Bagshawe, Mail on Sunday

Author description

Jane Johnson is a writer and publisher who for part of each year lives in a village in the Anti-Atlas Mountains of Morocco, and part of the year in her native Cornwall. She met and married her Berber husband while researching The Tenth Gift.