Review of The Captains Marshall by Catherine R. Donaldson - August 23, 2006
Saoirse and Giselle Marshall are not typical 17th century English young ladies. They can sail, navigate, and wield a weapon as well as any man, having learned from their fathers, the owners of Marshall Ships. When their fathers pass away and they are left under the supervision of their uncaring and authoritative grandmother, the two cousins escape on a Marshall ship, enlisting the help of their fathers’ crew. They embark on an adventure that takes them to the mysterious islands of the Caribbean, where they must engage in piracy to defend themselves from piracy. Perhaps most notable about The Captains Marshall are the memorable characters; Giselle and Saoirse (pronounced SEER-sha, for those wondering, as I did initially) are cunning, strong, yet loving and compassionate. The novel excels at conveying the unity among the characters as they live, work, and grow together as a family in their mission for freedom.
Review by Cassandra Zaruba, author of
“Liquid Bones”
ISBN# 1-4137-9962-0