Murder, Mutiny and the Muglins
A true 18th century story about an extraordinary man, Captain George Glass, and his very brave wife, Catherine
What To Expect ?
Based on a true story
A true 18th-century story about an extraordinary man, Captain George Glass, and his brave wife
Sensational
A sensational saga of piracy, mutiny, and murder - and the Muglins
Hardback Production
This high quality bound hardback book is printed on 90gm Munken stock, using an easy-to-read 11.5pt New Baskerville font
About the Author
Des Burke-Kennedy, BBS MA, studied Business, Russian, and Philosophy at Trinity College Dublin. With a strong interest in local history, he lives in Dalkey, and his home overlooks the Muglin’s Rock.
About The Book
The family background, how George became a Privateer, prison experiences and heading home for Christmas.
The savage mutiny, fleeing desperately with treasure, escape to Ireland and the final seaside gibbet.
Even today, scholars differ as they attempt to unravel the Port Hillsborough riddle.
Did the novelist Robert Louis Stevenson spot a golden opportunity ?
Returning to historic Dublin Bay and the heritage Town of Dalkey reminds us of that final short voyage to the Muglins.
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Read Reviews by My Readers
I finished your book last night. It was so powerful. I seriously was a little creeped out going asleep thinking of all the hangings and the bodies that traveled around this area. What a terrible end George and his family suffered. Well done, Des. You nailed it!
I spent the afternoon sitting in front of my stove reading your book. It is a page-turner. I enjoyed it immensely and would highly recommend it. The Tramore and Waterford connections were a surprise. It is also a wonderful insight into the mariners' life and the history of that time. Well done with it, a thumping good read.
Murder, Mutiny, and the Muglins is exactly what you would hope a pirate saga to be. From Scotland to north Africa and a score of ports in between, it paints the life of George Glas, an entrepreneur of the seas. A great read with echoes of Robert Louis Stevenson from a first-time author Des Burke-Kennedy. Can't wait to see what comes up with next. An excellent romp on the high seas. Non-fiction with the energy of a movie adventure. I loved it.
A swashbuckling tale of privateers and pirates on the high seas from Dundee to Dalkey. The story of George Glass is not only a riveting tale but interspersed with a treasure trove of historical and geographical nuggets too. Batten down the hatches and jump on board!
