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Hell Cats

By: Carina Rodney
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As the old sailor's adage goes, a woman on board invites bad luck, a superstition that turned out to be true for the enemies of notorious pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read. As quick to draw their cutlasses as they were to fall in love, Anne and Mary sailed the Caribbean leaving a trail of looted treasure, outfoxed law enforcement, and treacherous ex-lovers (suitably dealt with) in their wake.

Born hundreds of miles apart, both Anne and Mary were disguised as boys in their childhoods to escape poverty, propriety and disgrace, only to find freedom on the high seas. Anne, a poor fit for polite society, kicks her treacherous husband to the curb to turn pirate with the dashing Captain Jack. Meanwhile, Mary endures navy and army life disguised as a boy before being captured by pirates.

When Mary and Anne’s worlds collide a love affair between the two ensues and adventure beckons - the Governor and Anne’s spurned husband continue to hunt them across the oceans, but even the shadow of the gallows couldn’t darken the blazing spirits of these incredible women somehow mostly forgotten by history.

This series explores themes of equality, freedom, love and survival. Ultimately it is a story about the determination to live fully and freely without the limitation of gender, class or society - a life without restraint.

Written by Carina Rodney.

Directed by Kate Saxon, with sound design and score by Matthew Slater.

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Episodes
  • Ep. 1: Disguise and Deceit

    Ep. 1: Disguise and Deceit
    Nov 19 2020

    Anne and Mary are forced to grow up quickly after their families leave them with no choice but to embark on dangerous adventures.
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    39 mins
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  • Ep. 2: A New Life

    Ep. 2: A New Life
    Nov 19 2020

    Anne clashes with the local elite in New Providence and escapes to the seas with Captain Jack where she finally comes face to face with Mary Read, who is not all that she seems.
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    40 mins
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  • Ep. 3: Turning Pirate

    Ep. 3: Turning Pirate
    Nov 19 2020

    Anne and Mary adjust to pirate life whilst trying to conceal their real identities. A life changing discovery puts Anne at risk of being sought out by her estranged husband.
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    31 mins
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Female Captains

Captures the reality of sea life back in the day.
Great listen. Enjoyed it thoroughly.
The ending is unexpected.

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excellent!

loved it, its voiced, acted and produced so well!! I've always loved the legend of Anne Bonny and Mary Reid and this is just how I imanged them.

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A great historical play

Life in the 1700s had women as a husbands property but this story is about 2 independant adult women, who started life as a bastard and an orphan , and defied the rules of the day. I loved listening to a magnificent cast who portrayed the love, fear, pain and joy of the characters in this wonderful story

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Brilliant!

Kept me enthralled. A few of the terms used were not strictly of the period, but the rest of it was good enough to make up for it.
Thoroughly enjoyable tale. My compliments to the entire company!

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Great narration

The narrator's really made this story,I'd love to know who voiced mary read ,she was amazing

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Excellent

So entertaining, I really really enjoyed this . Loved the ending. I hope there are more stories like this one here - well done

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ABSOLUTELY AMAZING

Honestly this is the BEST audiobook I've ever listened to!!!! Please give it a read!!!

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Very entertaining.

Really enjoyed this, quiet different with its large cast of narrators. Great story, very enjoyable.

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Pirate queen dreams

Absolutely loved this series great writing and performances. Always wanted to be a 🏴‍☠️ 👑

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Pirate Tales

Thoroughly enjoyed this story.
I found it interesting to hear from many years ago how some women didn't want to be a wife & slave to her husband. How unfair life was in general century's ago.
A wonderful Story, even bought tears to my eyes towards the end.

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