ARGONAUT BOOKS

An epic literary historical novel set during the Golden Age of Piracy, about the life of the infamous female pirate Mary Read. Reviews A ravishing picaresque told with fireworks, finesse and gustoPAUL LYNCH, author of Prophet SongA wholly original vision of a life, Saltblood is not only a gripping tale of one woman's extraordinary adventures, but also a profound meditation on identity, sexuality, survival and what makes us human. The sensory detail of the period is vivid, immersive and sometimes shocking in its intensity. You are on board the ship with Mary, bearing witn...Read More