Sometimes Towards Eden

Nice backdrop for this story. Jamaica's idyllic plantation period contrasts well with both the background of the Maroon Wars and also with Anne Bonny's bloody past as a pirate.

A real meat-n-potatoes kind of read... EDEN is the sequel to her novel SISTERS OF THE SEA, about the infamous pirate women Anne Bonny and Mary Read, and an even better read. A freudian dream, full of violence and sexuality. Not for my kids, definately. I liked how SISTERS slipped in real history under the story, so it came as no surprise to learn about Jamaica's bloody history, and tickles my fancy for broads with weapons too.

My heroine rides again! Anne Bonny is my heroine... pirate, warrior, mother, planter, leader, although forcibly retired from piracy by trial, rescued by her childhood love and settled in Jamaica with children, land and plenty... but for how long? Cimarron warriors threaten her world... will she be forced to kill? In this struggle of woman warrior versus warrior queen, will Anne have to save her world but risk losing those she loves? Anne Bonny was a real person, and Sandra Riley has redeemed her for history, and herstory. Riley's gift for magic realism and tropical splendour set a sensual backdrop for this epic. Dripping with action and romance!