The Dark Frigate »

PERFORMER BIO
Domenick Allen, a professional actor, singer and musician, has appeared on the London stage in several productions including The Dresser and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf.  He was a regular on the daytime soap opera Days of Our Lives, and provided voice characterizations for the animated films Thumbelina and Othello.  Mr. Allen also performed as a guest artist for Stevie Wonder and was a member of the multi-platinum rock group Foreigner.

In seventeenth century England, a terrible accident forces orphaned Philip Marsham to flee London in fear for his life. Bred to the sea, he signs on with the "Rose of Devon," a dark frigate bound for the quiet shores of Newfoundland.

Philip's bold spirit and knowledge of the sea soon win him his captain's regard. But when the "Rose of Devon" is seized in midocean by a devious group of men plucked from a floating wreck, Philip is forced to accompany these "gentlemen of fortune" on their murderous expeditions. Like it or not, Philip Marsham is now a pirate--with only the hangman awaiting his return to England.

With its bloody battles, brutal buccaneers, and bold, spirited hero, this rousing tale will enthrall young listeners in search of seafaring adventure.

School Library Journal

Gr 7 Up-In 17th century England, an accident forces orphaned Philip Marsham to flee London in fear for his life. He signs on with the Rose of Devon, a dark frigate. When the ship is seized in by a devious group of men, Philip is forced to accompany these "gentleman of fortune" on their murderous expeditions. By Charles Boardman Haives. Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.