Dr. Daphne Palmer Geanacopoulos is a historian, journalist and author of The Pirate Next Door: The Untold Story of Eighteenth Century Pirates' Wives, Families and Communities. Her writing has appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, Southern Living, Virginia Business and other outlets. She lives in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts, with her husband, David.
"A fascinating and intriguing story about the woman behind one of
the most iconic pirates of all. Geanacopoulos's compelling portrait
of Sarah Kidd's turbulent and often tragic life, and her
indomitable spirit, is full of dramatic twists and turns that will
leave you wondering if there is any truth to the legend of Captain
Kidd's hidden treasure."--Eric Jay Dolin, author of Black Flags,
Blue Waters: The Epic History of America's Most Notorious Pirates
"After thousands of books written over the centuries it is not easy
to say anything new about pirates, but that is precisely what
Daphne Geanacopoulos has done in this lively tale of the remarkable
Sarah Kidd. Pirate-lovers worldwide will rejoice!"--Marcus Rediker,
author of Villains of All Nations: Atlantic Pirates in the Golden
Age "Historian and author Daphne Palmer Geanacopoulos uses newly
discovered primary source documents to bring the fearless and
resourceful Sarah Kidd roaring back to life. The author's
impressive research, rich contextual detailing, and empathy for her
subject all make for a riveting read. A rollicking yarn replete
with romance, buried treasure and revenge, The Pirate's Wife
enthralls!"--Heath Hardage Lee, award-winning author of The League
of Wives: The Untold Story of the Women Who Took on the U.S.
Government to Bring Their Husbands Home "The Pirate's Wife falls
under the category of narrative non-fiction but reads like a lively
historical novel. Not only does Daphne Palmer Geanacopoulos flesh
out the story of the wife of the notorious pirate William Kidd, she
brings to life the New York of the seventeenth and eighteenth
century with meticulous research and rich prose. I sailed right
along with this saga. A jolly good ride."--Sally Cabot Gunning,
author of The Widow's War
"Even sea-faring outlaws crave safe harbor now and again, as The
Pirate's Wife demonstrates in its beautifully researched
consideration of the marriage between Captain Kidd and his
remarkable wife, Sarah. It is always a thrill when a writer shows
us a world we think we already know in a new light, and Daphne
Geanacopoulos has done just that."--Madeleine Blais, Pulitzer prize
winner and author of In These Girls, Hope is a Muscle "Daphne
Palmer Geanacopoulos has achieved something historical scholars
dream of: bringing to light a fascinating story that is as
entertaining as it is factual. In The Pirate's Wife, readers are
witnesses to both the thrills of upper society in colonial New
York, and the harrowing and desperate descent into public scorn and
destitution for those accused of piracy. Through all the
challenges, Sarah Kidd, wife of the notorious Captain Kidd, fights
a corrupt bureaucracy, using her feminine wiles and the occasional
bar of gold to beg, cajole, and bribe both influential colonists
and the English rulers to save her husband and their way of life.
With meticulous research and stunning detail, this fast-paced story
will have the reader turning the pages and tuning out the present
world, which in some ways hasn't changed a bit."--Tracey Enerson
Wood, international bestselling author of The Engineer's Wife and
The War Nurse "A title like The Pirate's Wife makes promises to the
reader: adventure, danger, betrayal, romance, and especially pirate
treasure. Daphne Geanacopoulos more than keeps those promises in
this deeply researched and richly imagined exploration of the life
of Sarah Kidd, the little known wife of one of history's most
infamous pirates. The end result is not only the previously buried
story of one woman's life--in itself a form of hidden treasure--but
a detailed and sometimes surprising picture of women's lives in
colonial America."--Pamela Toler, Ph.D., author of Women Warriors:
An Unexpected History "A well-researched and absorbing account, The
Pirate's Wife not only illuminates a formidable historical figure,
but also sheds light on the history of women in 17th century
America and on the politics of early New York."--Judy Batalion, New
York Times bestselling author of The Light of Days: The Untold
Story of Women Resistance Fighters in Hitler's Ghettos
"Geanacopoulos packs the narrative with intriguing details about
piracy and privateering in colonial America. This seafaring tale
fascinates."--Publishers Weekly
"Geanacopoulos offers a fascinating look at the golden age of
piracy while rendering Sarah's world and her plight in vibrant
detail."--Booklist
"Engaging and well-paced. While geared toward a general audience,
this work is well-grounded in scholarly research and will likely
appeal to many: the armchair historian and those with an interest
in the golden age of piracy, colonial New York, and social and
women's histories."--Library Journal STARRED review
"A true historical treasure."--Cape Cod Times
"Daphne Palmer Geanacopoulos has done an admirable job of rescuing
Sarah Kidd from history's crowded attic of forgotten figures."--The
East Hampton Star "[A] striking, thoroughly researched depiction of
just how much persistence and inventiveness it took for a woman in
Colonial America to retain security and dignity over the course of
her life... this work of narrative nonfiction comes to life in
startling detail."--Christian Science Monitor
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