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Mad Blood Stirring by Simon Mayo
Mad Blood Stirring by Simon Mayo
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416 pages, Hardcover
240 x 155 x 37mm (L x W x T)
First Edition 2018
Condition: Very Good (Has very small/minor signs of wear). There no markings, inscriptions or signatures of any kind, pages are clean and vibrant.
Genres: Historical Fiction / Thriller / War
1815: The cessation of hostilities brings little respite for the prisoners at Dartmoor. While peace has been declared, their release, like their journey home, remains uncertain. The American sailors of the Eagle, arriving at Dartmoor on the cusp of 1815, carry with them a fragile hope fueled by a whispered rumor: the war is over. Joe Hill, believing he has escaped the conflict, soon discovers a different battleground within the prison walls. The segregated blocks, six for white inmates and one for Black, create a volatile environment. His announcement of the peace, echoing across the courtyard, ignites the simmering tensions, transforming the prison into a powder keg primed to explode. Elizabeth Shortland, the Governor's wife, observes the growing unrest from her own metaphorical prison. The prospect of peace signals her impending departure, yet a sense of reluctance takes hold. Inspired by true events, Mad Blood Stirring recounts a period of intense struggle within the confines of Dartmoor as the prisoners await liberation. It is a narrative of hope and freedom juxtaposed with loss and suffering, illustrating how, even in the darkest of times, unexpected sources can provide solace and resilience.
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