The English Monster - Or, the Melancholy Transactions of William Ablass (Paperback, Original)

Two moments in England's rise to empire, separated by centuries, yet connected by a crime that cannot be forgiven . . .
London, 1811. Along the twisting streets of Wapping, bounded by the ancient Ratcliffe Highway and the modern wonder of the London Dock, many a sin is hidden by the noise and glory of Trade. But now two families have fallen victim to foul murder, and Charles Horton, a senior officer of the newly formed Thames River Police Office, must deliver revenge to a terrified populace.
Plymouth, 1564. Young Billy Ablass arrives in the busy seaport with the burning desire of all young men: the getting and keeping of money. Setting sail on a ship owned by Queen Elizabeth herself seems the likely means to a better life. But the kidnapping of hundreds of human souls in Africa is not the only cursed event to occur on England's first official slaving voyage. On a sun-blasted Florida islet, Billy too is to be enslaved.
Based on the true story of the gruesome Ratcliffe Highway murders, "The English Monster" is a breathtaking voyage across centuries, from the Age of Discovery to the Age of Empire, illuminating what happens to Britain as she gains global power but risks losing her soul.

General

Imprint:	Washington Square Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 2012
First published:	May 2012
Authors:	Lloyd Shepherd
Dimensions:	210 x 137 x 29mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	432
Edition:	Original
ISBN-13:	978-1-4516-4757-0
Categories:	Books > Fiction > General & literary fiction > Modern fiction Books > Fiction > Genre fiction > Historical fiction Books > Fiction > Genre fiction > Adventure / thriller > General
LSN:	1-4516-4757-3
Barcode:	9781451647570

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