<p>Ahoy, me hearties!&nbsp;</p><p>William Swallow became the pirate captain of the convict ship <em>Cyprus</em> after he seized the vessel in Tasmania in 1829. From there, it was a case of ‘Bring me that horizon!’, with Swallow and his crew of motley misfits setting sail for freedom on the far side of the world. Author Ally Burnham joins us to explain how she researched this swashbuckling true story for <em>Swallow</em>, the first novel in an epic trilogy that will thrill fans of Master and Commander. It's an amazing tale of a fast-talking escape artist, of high stakes on the high seas, and of boldness and tenderness in an era of unspeakable brutality. Plus: Ally has some top tips on how to swear like a pirate!&nbsp;</p><br><p>Support Forgotten Australia for a few bucks per month for ad-free early and exclusive bonus episodes and the chance to win prizes.</p><br><p><br></p><p>Patreon: patreon.com/forgottenaustralia</p><p>Apple: apple.co/forgottenaustralia</p><br><p>Email: [email protected]</p><br><p>Check out my books!</p><p>They’ll Never Hold Me:</p><p>https://www.booktopia.com.au/they-ll-never-hold-me-michael-adams/book/9781923046474.html</p><p>The Murder Squad:</p><p>https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-murder-squad-michael-adams/book/9781923046504.html</p><p>Hanging Ned Kelly:</p><p>https://www.booktopia.com.au/hanging-ned-kelly-michael-adams/book/9781922992185.html</p><p>Australia’s Sweetheart:</p><p>https://www.booktopia.com.au/australia-s-sweetheart-michael-adams/book/9780733640292.html</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>