The Traitor of Treasure Island: The truth at last -- John Drake

<p><strong>'If anyone ever makes another film of Treasure Island, the producers should hire John Drake to write the script.' </strong>- Historical Novel Society </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Buried for nearly three hundred years and now brought triumphantly to light by Dr Livesey, this is, at last, the <em>true</em> story of what happened on the fateful Treasure Island...</strong></p><p><br></p><p>The truth about Captain Flint and his fabled death.</p><p><br></p><p>The truth about Long John Silver and his coveted wife.</p><p><br></p><p>And the truth about Jim Hawkins, that double-dealing turncoat of the first order: the traitor of Treasure Island.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>'A novel and refreshing take on a classic...instantly captivating with a well-crafted plot that definitely keeps the pages turning.' </strong>- Alaric Bond, author of the <em>Fighting Sail</em> series. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>&#65279;&#65279;'Simply an excellent book...The authenticity is palpable, the story engrossing, the characters completely human. Of the many spin-offs that Treasure Island has inspired over the years, this one truly stands out.' </strong>- James L. Nelson, author of <em>The Only Life that Mattered</em> and <em>Fin Gall</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>John Drake</strong> trained as a biochemist to post-doctorate research level before realising he was no good at science. His working career was in the television department of ICI until 1999 when he became a full-time writer. John's hobby is m