excellent
-- Sunday Independent
fascinating and readable
-- The Irish Echo
An enthralling read, not simply for the story of the raid itself, which Ekin recreates with bloodcurdling vividness, but for the parallels the author draws with the current geo-political situation
-- The Irish Times * The Irish Times *
Wonderfully interesting . . . A labour of love is how the author describes it, and after 350 easily read pages, it's well worth the journey
-- Irish Examiner * The Irish Examiner *
a harrowing tale that sheds light on the little-known trade in white slaves ... a fascinating exploration of a forgotten chapter of British and European history
-- Giles Milton - BBC History Magazine
Ekin is admirably surefooted as he finds his way through an impenetrable thicket of often contradictory sources and weaves his findings into an irresistibly readable narrative. Human interest is always well to the fore in a compelling book which also reminds us of the inexhaustible capacity of history to spring surprises.
-- The Scotsman
This is a gripping account that's exhaustively researched but wears its learning lightly, and proceeds along at a lively pace . . . proof if it was needed, that fact is often more interesting than fiction
-- Metro Newspaper
one of the most compelling reads of the last decade
-- The Sunday World
written in a style that is easy to read and contains a wealth of historical information that is by turns surprising, fascinating, inspiring and blood curdling. It is highly recommended reading for anyone interested in 17th century life in Ireland with its familial double-dealing and English indifference as its leaders became preoccupied with the build up to a civil war. It is equally enthralling for the more general reader who simply enjoys a 'ripping yarn' for it is packed full of them.
-- Frank Parker, suite101.com
do yourself a favour and read it, you will be enthralled
-- Arab-Irish Journal
superbly researched and written book flows freely from beginning to end, and will command your attention once you start reading it
-- Arab-Irish Journal
paints a vivid picture of life at that time
-- Arab-Irish Journal
a thoroughly enjoyable and educational read
-- Arab-Irish Journal
An enthralling read, not simply for the story of the raid itself, which Ekin recreates with bloodcurdling vividness, but for the parallels the author draws with the current geo-political situation
-- The Irish Times * The Irish Times *
This is a gripping account that's exhaustively researched but wears its learning lightly, and proceeds along at a lively pace ... proof if it was needed, that fact is often more interesting than fiction
-- Metro Newspaper
Wonderfully interesting . . . A labour of love is how the author describes it, and after 350 easily read pages, it's well worth the journey
-- Irish Examiner * The Irish Examiner *
Do yourself a favour and read this book, it's utterly captivating
-- Living In magazine
