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A creative historical fiction novel from New England’s famous Gloucester Harbor.* * *Hostilities between the United States and England did not end with the Revolutionary War. For a century following, England and Canada took opportunities to impose restrictions on American fishermen in the waters off of Nova Scotia and the Canadian provinces.The Dominion government imposed fines, imprisoned men, and not only seized American vessels, but auctioned the property belonging to the Americans.For one Gloucester skipper the indignities became too great to endure. In disguise, he traveled to Guysborough, Nova Scotia with a daring idea to regain his vessel.His success depended on a traitorous smuggler, a daring crew, and a love-torn nephew who’d fallen for the enemy’s daughter.* * *Based on the 1871 true story of the capture of the Edward A. Horton, a Gloucester, Massachusetts fishing schooner and her brave Captain, Harvey Knowlton, Jr.Of the escape, tales were told, ballads were written, the cannon boomed and parades were held. A patriotic story of revenge for injustice on the high seas. * * *About the AuthorTommy Carbone is a Maine author who writes historical fiction, mysteries, and regional non-fiction books.His memoir, Growing Up Greenpoint - A Kid’s Life in 1970s Brooklyn, is an account of New York City in that era. The Lobster Lake Bandits - Mystery at Moosehead Lake, has made people want to visit the north woods of Maine. It’s a big state - come explore.
