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When a young boy and his father, a master gunner, leave their home in Devon they cannot know that piracy will become their life, for a while, at least. Set in the early days of the Spanish conquest of the Americas and with a young King Henry on the throne of England, this is a novel of discovery and riches, slavery and death. It is a time of innovation when guns changed from being firing tubes to cannons that could bring death and destruction. Above all, it is the story of a youth who, against the odds, becomes a man and, more, becomes a master gunner in his own right.

This is the first part of a series that will culminate in the heights of the Andes where the power of the Spanish comes up against the Incas in their mountain eyries.

©2021 Griff Hosker (P)2022 W. F. Howes Ltd Action & Adventure Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction War & Military
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I really enjoyed this book. The characters, story and plot are excellent. The characters and story brought to life by excellent narration. Pleased to see there are more in series.

Fantastic

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A good adaption of a known era, narrator did a great job with Spanish names, which makes it more appealing.Book2 here I come!!

Nice adaption of history

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I was excited about a historical fiction series based around the conquistadors but I was a little dissapointed with this.
As a Cornwell, Scarrow and Igguldon fan I'm used to a more descriptive way of writing. The thought of having the landscapes of 16th century Mexico and beautiful Aztec cities described in detail was tantalising but ultimately came up short.
I found the narration a little quick also with very little gap between sentences to process what's being.g said.
I'll definitely persevere with series though as the adventure and historical setting is something I enjoy.

Sadly dissapointed

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Great story of the Spanish discovery of and capture of the new world - brought to life through an intriguing story with interesting characters and historical detail . Many historical figures woven through the story - can’t wait for the sequel . Well worth listening to.

Fascinating and historically interesting

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Well written story well told and believable (comfortable because you know the hero can’t die , that would mean the end of the story) will probably get the following book.

Just good

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