The Floating Brothel: The Extraordinary True Story of an Eighteenth-Century Ship and Its Cargo of Female Convicts

Name: The Floating Brothel: The Extraordinary True Story of an Eighteenth-Century Ship and Its Cargo of Female Convicts
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Book Synopsis: A seafaring story with a twist -- the incredible voyage of a shipload of “disorderly girls” and the men who transported them, fell for them, and sold them. This riveting work of rediscovered history tells for the first time the plight of the female convicts aboard the Lady Julian, which set sail from England in 1789 and arrived in Australia’s Botany Bay a year later. The women, most of them petty criminals, were destined for New South Wales to provide its hordes of lonely men with sexual favors as well as progeny. But the story of their voyage is even more incredible, and here it is expertly told by a historian with roots in the boat-building business and a true love of the sea. Sivâ Rees delved into court documents and firsthand accounts to extract the stories of these women’s experiences on board a ship that both held them prisoner and offered them refuge from their oppressive existence in London. At the heart of the story is the passionate relationship between Sarah Whitelam, a convict, and the ship’s steward, John Nicol, whose personal journals provided much of the material for this book. Along the way, Rees brings the vibrant, bawdy world of London -- and the sights, smells, and sounds of an eighteenth-century ship -- vividly to life. In the tradition of Nathaniel Philbrick’s In the Heart of the Sea, this is a winning combination of dramatic high seas adventure and untold history.

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Immerse yourself in the gripping tale of "The Floating Brothel: The Extraordinary True Story of an Eighteenth-Century Ship and Its Cargo of Female Convicts". This seafaring story, filled with suspense and intrigue, takes you on an unforgettable journey through time. From the ship's departure from England in 1789 to its arrival in Australia's Botany Bay, this remarkable book reveals the untold plight of the female convicts aboard the Lady Julian.

Picture a group of women, labeled as "disorderly girls", whose destinies were bound for New South Wales. Not only were they expected to provide sexual favors to the hordes of lonely men there, but also to bear their progeny. This shocking revelation from history will leave you captivated, wanting to know more about the trials and triumphs of these women.

Author Sivân Rees, with her profound knowledge of the boat-building business and love for the sea, delved deep into court documents and firsthand accounts to give voice to these forgotten stories. Through meticulous research, she reimagines the experiences of the women on board the Lady Julian, a ship that served as both a prison and a sanctuary from their oppressive lives in London.

The heart of this compelling narrative lies in the passionate relationship between Sarah Whitelam, a convict, and the ship's steward, John Nicol. Thanks to Nicol's personal journals, which provide invaluable insights, Rees masterfully recreates their emotional journey amidst the hardships of the sea. You will be transported back to an era when high seas adventure and untold history collided.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant, bawdy world of eighteenth-century London, as Rees expertly evokes the sights, smells, and sounds of the time. This astonishing work of rediscovered history is a must-read for those who crave thrilling seafaring tales, untold stories of resilience, and a glimpse into the darker side of society.

Unlock the secrets of "The Floating Brothel: The Extraordinary True Story of an Eighteenth-Century Ship and Its Cargo of Female Convicts" and discover the hidden gems of history. Don't miss out on this captivating adventure - order your copy today and set sail on an extraordinary voyage through time.

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