Winchelsea

Goody Brown is adopted when she is a baby, and grows up in a smuggling town called Winchelsea. When she turns sixteen, her father is murdered by men he thought were friends. She and her brother Francis must enter the world of her father's killers to find justice, facing high seas and desperate villains.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 02 February 2023
Publisher: Canongate Books

In the year 1742, Goody Brown, a young girl rescued from drowning and adopted at a tender age, found solace and happiness in the bustling smuggling town of Winchelsea. However, her peaceful existence was shattered when her father, a man she believed to be her trusted friend, was tragically murdered by unknown assailants. As the lawlessness prevailed in the town, Goody, along with her brother Francis, was compelled to navigate the treacherous world of her father's killers in search of justice. With the high seas as their backdrop and formidable villains lurking around every corner, Goody embarked on a journey that would test her courage, resilience, and determination. Along the way, she discovered a newfound freedom and an exhilarating taste for danger that coursed through her veins. Despite her unconventional upbringing, Goody's journey led her to question the societal expectations placed upon her and redefine her path in life. What would she become in the face of adversity? The answer to this question remained uncertain, but one thing was certain: Goody Brown was destined for an extraordinary adventure.

Weight: 242g
Dimension: 128 x 197 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838854874
Edition number: Main