King reaches out to readers with a unique premise: the reincarnation of a cursed female pirate.
The meat of the story takes place in the 1980’s and Emer Morrisey is, the afore mentioned cursed pirate is finally human again after having lived across the world as numerous dogs. She is now Saffron Adams, her memories are intact and she is ready to to dig up her fortune.
The book is told from three point of views. Emer’s during the 17th century, Saffron’s and eccentric, real estate agent Fred Livingstone. Although Saffron is Emer their different lives, and times, result in two different characters who although have many similarities are distinct individuals. Both of the girls, are great voices for teenagers- especially girls- who need to be encouraged to speak up for themselves. Livingstone is also a well-crafted character. He is a sad man whose only true companion is his Doberman, Rusty. This suspenseful story cleverly manages to draw all these timelines together to give us a fitting conclusion.
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