Winds of Fortune
Winds of Fortune by E. V. Thompson, published by Warner in 2001, is a historical fiction novel set in Cornwall during the early 19th century. The story follows Thomasina, who seeks to escape her life as a maid after a traumatic incident. In her quest for a better life, she runs away with her sweetheart Jeffrey, and they embark on a life of highway robbery, navigating the challenges of their new existence.
Readers will find a narrative rich with themes of adventure and resilience as Thomasina’s journey unfolds. After Jeffrey’s capture and execution, she takes to the sea, disguising herself as a boy and encountering new adventures. The novel explores her evolving relationships, particularly with Abel, as she uses her ill-gotten gains to secure his future as a ship captain. With 568 pages, this edition presents a detailed exploration of social life and customs in 19th-century Cornwall, focusing on brigands, robbers, and the complexities of love and identity.
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Set in Cornwall in the early part of the 19th Century.
Thomasina is determined to make more of her life than just to be a maid – even more so when she is raped by Sir Henry’s nephew in the house she works in. She runs off with sweetheart Jeffrey and they live for a while as highwaymen, firstly in Mevagissey and surrounding areas, then Bristol. They make a lot of money and are thinking of retiring when Jeffrey is caught – and hung.
Thomasina then goes to sea and has further adventures, dressed as a boy. She meets and falls in love with Abel and, in due course, spends her highwayman money on a boat which she ensures, anonymously, Abel is made captain of. Thomasina knows that Abel is the man for her – she just has to get Abel to know that he is in love with her…
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