The Accomplice

The Accomplice

by KathrynHeyman (Author)

Synopsis

THE ACCOMPLICE describes one of the most shocking events of the seventeenth century: the wreck of the Dutch ship Batavia off the coast of Western Australia, and the extraordinary events that befell its stranded survivors. Combining a gripping narrative with vivid historical detail, THE ACCOMPLICE is a beautiful, terrifying, deeply moving novel of love and anarchy.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 320
Publisher: Headline Review
Published: 05 Jan 2004

ISBN 10: 0755302168
ISBN 13: 9780755302161
Book Overview: Love, deception and mutiny in the seventeenth century's darkest heart

Media Reviews
'A powerful and heartbreaking novel' Tracy Chevalier
Author Bio
Kathryn Heyman grew up in Australia, where she worked as an actor and playwright. Her previous novels are KEEP YOUR HANDS ON THE WHEEL and THE BREAKING (shortlisted for the Stakis Prize for the Scottish Writer of the Year). THE ACCOMPLICE was a recipient of the Arts Council of England Writer's Award. Kathryn Heyman lives with her partner and their two young children.