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Stolen Paperback – February 25, 2015

by Sheila Dalton (Author)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 32 ratings
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Devon, England, 1633: Lizbet Warren’s parents are captured by Barbary pirates and carried off to the slave markets in Morocco. Desperate to help them, Lizbet sets out for London with Elinor from the Workhouse of Abandoned and Unwanted Children, the only other survivor of the raid. The unlikely pair are soon separated, and Lizbet is arrested for vagrancy. Rescued from a public whipping by a mysterious French privateer, she is taken to his Manor House in Dorchester, where he keeps her under lock and key. Later, Lizbet is captured at sea by the pirate Gentleman Jake, and forced to join his crew. Her quest leads her to the fabled courts and harems of Morocco and the tropical paradise of Barbados. She must deal with slavery both black and white in her quest to find her parents. Rich in historical detail of the little-chronicled 1700s and based on true events, Stolen is the story of a brave but very human young woman who perseveres in the face of incredible odds to establish her place in a new world.
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  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    February 25, 2015
  4. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.78 x 8.5 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    1508455252
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1508455257
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"With well-written scenes aboard ship, and locations spanning from Devon to London, to Morocco and Barbados, Stolen covers quite a few miles. It is an exciting read with well-drawn characters, plenty of action, and is sympathetic to the time period." - Historical Novels Review.

About the Author

Sheila Dalton has published novels and poetry for adults, and picture books for children. Her YA mystery, Trial by Fire, published by Napoleon Press, was shortlisted for the Crime Writers of Canada Arthur Ellis Award. Her literary mystery, The Girl in the Box, published by Dundurn Press, reached the semi-finals in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Contest, and was voted a Giller People's Choice Top Ten. Stolen is her first book of historical fiction.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; First Edition (February 25, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 342 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1508455252
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1508455257
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.78 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 32 ratings

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Sheila Dalton was born in the U.K. and immigrated to Canada with her family as a child. She returned to attend the University of London and afterward traveled through Central America. She completed her degree at the University of Toronto, eventually becoming a librarian. She is currently an eResources librarian at a large district branch. She also works as a freelance editor and writer. Among her wide-ranging interests are the visual arts and Vipassana (Insight) meditation, which she has practiced for many years. Sheila’s work for children and adults has been published extensively. Her nonfiction work includes three children’s books on wild animals, a picture book, Bubblemania, and a literary novel, Tales of the Ex-Fire Eater (1994). Her poetry and fiction have been published in many literary magazines. Trial by Fire (Napoleon A1998) was Sheila’s first novel for young adults.

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Susanne C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Something different.
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2015
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Maidens fair and pirates - has to be a Bodice ripper or what? Thankfully not.
Stolen has is well written by an author that has not only done her research in to the sordid world of 17th century slave trade, but are not afraid to write about the less pleasant aspects.
Sheila Dalton avoid doing what many authors do and just bring out one side of the slave trade. It could easy been just the “evil white man” or “the bloodthirsty Barbary Corsairs”. She also brings up the little known white slaves that toiled in the colonies and the inhumanity of the system with indentured servants (that was slaves in all but name).
Sheila Dalton does not fall in the trap of giving her characters 21 century moral standards, they are beings of their “own” time and guided by their own moral compass.
The heroin; Lizbet is no shrinking violet, she is pragmatic and fully aware that some times you have to dance with the devil and so she does.
I enjoyed it enormous, but if your are looking for damsel in distress, handsome pirates and steaming sex in hammocks, you better look elsewhere.
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Mary L. Moore
4.0 out of 5 stars Gripping Story Told by a Writer I Admire
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2015
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I’ve been a Sheila Dalton fan ever since I read her previous novel, The Girl in the Box. In that book, I was especially impressed by Dalton’s obvious gifts with language and her psychological insights into characters dealing with an extreme case of physical and emotional abuse. In Stolen, Dalton applies the same skills to a larger story. This novel takes place during the harrowing period in history when residents of coastal England were kidnapped by pirates and sold into slavery. With a strong combination of imagination and meticulous research, Dalton focuses on the story of a courageous young woman, Lisbet, who must navigate the many dangers of the day. Much (but not all) of the book seems written in a young-adult type style, but highly recommended for any fan of high-quality historical fiction.
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iRunningGuy
5.0 out of 5 stars Great historical novel!
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2015
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When Lizbet Warren’s parents are taken prisoner by Barbary Corsairs she sets out to try to find them. Lizbet reaches London where she is arrested and sentenced to be flogged. She is saved by a handsome French privateer, Jean Vallee and taken to his home where he holds her prisoner. Eventually, Lizbet is taken by the pirate who calls himself Gentleman Jake. She uses all her skills to reach the Moroccan courts where she struggles to rescue her parents.

Dalton writes in a lyrical style, painting complex, well developed characters in a richly detailed historical environment.

I greatly enjoyed Stolen and look forward to her next novel.
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ElaineM
4.0 out of 5 stars A Captivating Story
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2015
The 17th Century is not my usual period of choice when reading historical fiction, but this book captured my interest. From the Devonshire countryside of 1633AD to bustling London, Moroccan harems and a tropical paradise, ‘Stolen’ has plenty to whet any reader’s appetite. The author accredits her inspiration from travels to Morocco’s underground dungeons where Christian slaves were kept and pirate tunnels along the Devonshire coast. Sheila claims she ‘tried to capture and be true to the spirit of the age’ and I believe she has done exactly that.

Dalton has captured the tone of the time very well through character dialogue and her depth of historical research into all aspects of life in each location. During the heroine’s sojourn at a country manor she sits to eat Stilton cheese. I was compelled to investigate the history of the cheese myself, surprised to know it was so old! These attentions to detail bring each page alive. Her writing drips with vivid imagery and ‘sashed windows staring down on us like disapproving eyes’ was a particular favourite of mine. There were a few anachronisms, though I believe readers should forgive these if the story is compelling.

‘Stolen’ whisks the heroine, Lizbet, from the fishing village of Newton Abbott and into a multitude of desperate situations in her search for her mother, taken by pirates. The prose travels to and fro between the main action and past conversations Lizbet recalls with her mother (where we learn more detail of current events affecting the girl’s adventures). The links are mostly fluid and provide an insight into how Lizbet feels and is attempting to process her current experiences. Along the way she is drawn in by the charismatic Jean and has a complicated relationship with buccaneering Jake. But, for me, the best relationship existed between Lizbet and her young companion Elinor, whose bold nature and humour made her a joy to read.

This is, at times, a dark book writing very much of-the-time and so the graphic descriptions of cruelty: physical, emotional and sexual, exist for a reason, but this is a story about all kinds of slavery and emancipation so readers should expect this. From the very obvious slavery of human trading and emotional slavery within controlling relationships, to the subtle slavery of the heroine’s own upbringing and her battle against personal morals, the author explores them deeply and with compassion. The quote at the start of Chapter Seven I believe best expresses this: ‘Every emancipation has in it the seeds of a new slavery, and every truth easily becomes a lie.’ I. F. Stone. ‘Stolen’ is immersing and the characters captivating. A very good read.
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Ann Simko
5.0 out of 5 stars I wish I could express just how wonderfully written this book is - but words fail me
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2015
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Just wow! I wish I could express just how wonderfully written this book is - but words fail me. At first glance you might think this is a tail of Pirates, wenches and slavery- you would be right and so very wrong. Dalton gives the ugly side of slave trading a face. But the female lead is no damsel in distress. She takes charge of her destiny in a refreshing turn of events.

Dalton has an almost lyrical way with words, it is beautiful to behold. I started and finished this book in one sitting. I wish now I had savored it. Wonderful book and highly recommended.
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Claire Hoekstra
5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you Sheila Dalton for writing such a great book and for doing all the researches
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2015
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Nothing is more enjoyable than reading a historical novel based on true facts. I have learned a lot about slavery and piracy and it left me feeling humble. Thank you Sheila Dalton for writing such a great book and for doing all the researches. I think Stolen should be part of the curriculum for high school students.
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Jeanne
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
Reviewed in Canada on January 30, 2015
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I had the privilege of reading Stolen before publication. The title of this novel is appropriate in so many ways - this is a story of loss; slavery, of both whites and blacks. It's about love lost, friendships shattered, families torn apart. But it's also the story of triumph over unbearable hardship. The characters are well developed and the story is utterly and completely anchored in truth. Ms. Dalton may have written a work of fiction, but she's done her homework. While reading Stolen, we are not just entertained, but educated. This is a novel worth reading, and I never 'say' that lightly.
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