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The Dark Frigate Quotes

10 of the best book quotes from The Dark Frigate
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“In seventeenth century England, a terrible accident forces orphaned Philip Marsham to flee London in fear for his life.”
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“Bred to the sea, he signs on with the “Rose of Devon,” a dark frigate bound for the quiet shores of Newfoundland.”
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“Philip’s bold spirit and knowledge of the sea soon win him his captain’s regard.”
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“But when the “Rose of Devon” is seized in mid ocean by a devious group of men plucked from a floating wreck, Philip is forced to accompany these “gentlemen of fortune” on their murderous expeditions.”
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“Like it or not, Philip Marsham is now a pirate--with only the hangman awaiting his return to England.”
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“With its bloody battles, brutal buccaneers, and bold, spirited hero, this rousing tale will enthrall young listeners in search of seafaring adventure.”
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″ Abounding in intrigue, battles, and acts of derring-do, the story takes place in the 17th century and charts a course from England to the Caribbean.”
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“The hero, Philip Marsham, lost his mother at an early age and was raised aboard various ships by his sea captain father.”
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“Alas, a premature death also claims 19-year-old Philip’s father, and now he’s truly alone in the world. When an accident forces him to flee from London, Philip looks to the sea for his livelihood.”
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“Upon meeting some sailors bound for the port of Bideford, Philip joins them in signing on with the Rose of Devon, a frigate bound for Newfoundland. ”
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