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Hell Cats

By: Carina Rodney
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  • Summary

  • As the old sailor's adage goes, a woman on board invites bad luck, a superstition that turned out to be true for the enemies of notorious pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read. As quick to draw their cutlasses as they were to fall in love, Anne and Mary sailed the Caribbean leaving a trail of looted treasure, outfoxed law enforcement, and treacherous ex-lovers (suitably dealt with) in their wake.

    Born hundreds of miles apart, both Anne and Mary were disguised as boys in their childhoods to escape poverty, propriety and disgrace, only to find freedom on the high seas. Anne, a poor fit for polite society, kicks her treacherous husband to the curb to turn pirate with the dashing Captain Jack. Meanwhile, Mary endures navy and army life disguised as a boy before being captured by pirates.

    When Mary and Anne’s worlds collide a love affair between the two ensues and adventure beckons - the Governor and Anne’s spurned husband continue to hunt them across the oceans, but even the shadow of the gallows couldn’t darken the blazing spirits of these incredible women somehow mostly forgotten by history.

    This series explores themes of equality, freedom, love and survival. Ultimately it is a story about the determination to live fully and freely without the limitation of gender, class or society - a life without restraint.

    Written by Carina Rodney.

    Directed by Kate Saxon, with sound design and score by Matthew Slater.
    ©2020 Audible, Ltd. (P)2020 Audible, Ltd.
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Episodes
  • Ep. 1: Disguise and Deceit

    Ep. 1: Disguise and Deceit
    Nov 19 2020

    Anne and Mary are forced to grow up quickly after their families leave them with no choice but to embark on dangerous adventures.
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    39 mins
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  • Ep. 2: A New Life

    Ep. 2: A New Life
    Nov 19 2020

    Anne clashes with the local elite in New Providence and escapes to the seas with Captain Jack where she finally comes face to face with Mary Read, who is not all that she seems.
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    40 mins
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  • Ep. 3: Turning Pirate

    Ep. 3: Turning Pirate
    Nov 19 2020

    Anne and Mary adjust to pirate life whilst trying to conceal their real identities. A life changing discovery puts Anne at risk of being sought out by her estranged husband.
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made me want to be a pirate queen!!

amazing true story of brave bold women taking their rightful place ina mans world!! i cried, i laughed and utterly gripped from start to finish!! i really didn't want it to end!

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Loved it, would make a great TV show,

Characters totally came alive
Narration from each performer was first class
Totally recommended and it was free to boot

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fantastic

what a fantastic voyage with the hell cats I loved every minute of my time withe the crew .

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surprise!

I was unsure about this as I don't usually like "sectioned" recordings but I loved this although I cried through the last few chapters 😢

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loved it!

beautifully dramatised, a story worth telling. i hope there will be more. Granny O'Malley, for one!

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great production. clear and easy to listen to.

great production, the voices were easy to listen to and very clear. loved it. very recommended.

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A great swashbuckler.

Really enjoyed this audio, excellent captivating story and great narration.
Would highly recommend the listen.

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Absolutely Brilliant

I adored this story and everything in it, I fell in love with the characters and put off finishing the last 2 chapters as long as possible, I laughed out loud at the humour and it brought me to tears at the bittersweet moments. It is fantastically written and superbly brought to life by the cast. I can't recommend it enough.

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very well written and performed

loved this story. Great storyline and easy listening.character s played very well. Worth a listen.

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Total enjoyment of Hell Cats!

I enjoyed this podcast from start to finish 👌 Very well acted, made me cry!!

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