Black'erchief Dick by Margery Allingham
"Black’erchief Dick" by Margery Allingham is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the backdrop of Eastern England during the Restoration, revolving around a smuggling crew led by the enigmatic and dangerous Captain Black’erchief Dick. The narrative introduces characters including the apprehensive sailors Mat Turnby and Blueneck, alongside the beautiful Anny and her love interest Hal Grame, painting a picture of adventure, romance, and intrigue. At the
start of the novel, the reader is immediately drawn into a tense atmosphere aboard a smuggling ship as sailors discuss their dangerous trade and express their fear of their captain, Black’erchief Dick. The scene is set with rich character dynamics highlighted by bravado and unease among the crew. As they near their destination, the lurking threat of their captain is made palpable, culminating in a shocking act of violence that establishes his ruthless nature. Following this dramatic event, the tale shifts to the land where Hal and Anny’s budding romance intertwines with the larger narrative, connecting their lives to the mercurial presence of Dick and hinting at the looming adventures and challenges to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Allingham, Margery, 1904-1966 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | McFee, William, 1881-1966 |
| LoC No. | 23016270 |
| Title | Black'erchief Dick |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
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| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Smugglers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Great Britain -- History -- Charles II, 1660-1685 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mersea Island (England) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 62304 |
| Release Date | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 141 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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