I like to construct my narratives, wherever possible, from primary source material – diaries, letters, unpublished typescripts and oral interviews. Captured by Barbary pirates in 1716 and sold into Moroccan slavery, his story sheds fascinating light on the complex issue of white slavery, one that is little known and even less discussed.Ĭan you tell us a little more about how you research? Has the process changed over the years? An example is my book White Gold, which follows the story of a young Cornish cabin boy named Thomas Pellow. I use their story to open a window onto an entire period, using a narrative approach to reveal an often-unknown chapter of history. I’m careful not to get too trapped in any one period! My particular interest is in individuals – often quite ordinary people – who find themselves cast into an extraordinary situation. What first attracted you to the period or periods you work in?
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