Plundering Paradise
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Plundering Paradise
Poor Nathan is hounded from Greylake School in 1717, following the death of his father, penniless and still owing school fees. Along with his equally helpless sister, Maude, he ends up following another boy, Tamo White, the son of a pirate, to Madagascar. From here on we have a truly exotic adventure of pirates and deception. The characterisation is full of subtleties along with the growth of the three main characters, especially Maude, into strong and independent people. Swashbuckling galore, and the final chase, well...
