The Saintly Buccaneer: 1777

The House of Winslow #5

by Gilbert Morris

The Saintly Buccaneer spotlights Paul Winslow, a young man who is bitterly opposed to the American Revolution. His life is quickly changed when he is shanghaied and pressed into service aboard a navy frigate. And then he is struck with amnesia! House of Winslow book

Genres: Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Christian, Fiction, Romance, Historical, Inspirational

304 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1989

About the author

also published under the name Gilbert L. Morris

Gilbert Morris was one of today's best-known Christian novelists. He lived in Gulf Shores, Alabama, with his wife, Johnnie. He is the father to Lynn Morris and Alan Morris

Series:
* Adventures of Kerrigan Kids
* American Century
* Appomattox Saga
* Barney Buck
* Bonnets and Bugles
* Cheney Duvall, M.D. (with Lynn Morris)
* Cheney and Shiloh: The Inheritance (with Lynn Morris)
* Chronicles of the Golden Frontier
* The Creole (with Lynn Morris)
* Danielle Ross Mystery
* Daystar Voyages
* Dixie Morris Animal Adventures
* Far Fields (with Robert Funderburk)
* House of Winslow
* Jacques and Cleo: Cat Detectives
* Katy Steele Adventures (with Alan Morris)
* Lady Trent Mystery
* Liberty Bell
* Lions of Judah
* Lone Star Legacy
* Omega (with Lynn Morris and Alan Morris)
* The Price of Liberty (with Robert Funderburk)
* Reno Western Saga
* Seven Sleepers
* Seven Sleepers: The Lost Chronicles
* Singing River
* Spirit of Appalachia (with Aaron McCarver)
* Too Smart Jones
*

Reviews

[Debbie Wentworth Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Once Charity Alden returns to Boston from Valley Forge with her younger brother's body, she tries to find doctors and supplies to help the struggling patriots. She has met Major Adam Winslow, his son Nathan and daughter-in-law Julie while at Valley Forge and turns to Adam's brother Charles for help for the soldiers. Instead, she finds that Charles Winslow is a devoted Tory. His son Paul is even worse, a debauched drunkard.

When Paul offers to help, Charity meets him at a tavern where Paul gets her alone and tries to assault her. Quick-thinking Charity grabs a candle snuffer and strikes him in the face with it, leaving a long wound. She escapes.

On a trip to New York, Paul is pressed into the British navy after a fight which leaves him with a head injury that causes amnesia. He is given the name of Hawke by those who nurse him back to health. He has no idea that his family thinks he's dead.

I picked this up for a reading challenge. I had forgotten how much I enjoyed The House of Winslow series as it came out years ago. Morris's fast-paced writing takes us into the saga of the Winslow family from the Mayflower to at least World War II. The Saintly Buccaneer is the fifth in the series.

Morris develops his characters well. Charity is the fearless, headstrong daughter raised on her father's ships. Dan Greene is the somewhat lapsed Quaker Charity meets at Valley Forge, and Paul Winslow is the debauched young rich man whom almost nobody can stand, quick to drink, fight, and chase women. All are developing characters.

This is a Christian book. Paul's attempted rape of Charity and the scar he receives from it figure into the plotline. The language is clean. One of the things I appreciate in the story is the Christian characters determining not to be "unequally yoked."

Our family read some of this series together when our sons were teenagers. A homeschooling friend required her kids to read the series as a supplement to their history books.

[Karol · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyed this tale, but not quite as much as The Gentle Rebel. I did learn a lot about what it was like to be on a ship during war times in the 1770's. Not a pretty place to be.

[Kay Adelin · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Saintly Buccaneer is definitely an interesting tale! Though not my favorite of the Winslow series, it has memorable characters, and the plot was very intriguing. I enjoyed the spiritual lessons in it, though I can see where people could say it’s preachy, and the romance was pretty clean, going no further than a few kisses. The violence was a little more descriptive than some other things I’ve read, which may be a turn-off to some people, but I didn’t mind it, and I felt it raised the stakes and showed a little of what the Revolutionary War would have been like.

The only thing I didn’t like about the book was that I felt the salvations were too unrealistic. I felt the author built up a lot of questions the two characters had about God that were never really answered, (or maybe I missed it?), and that both of them gave their lives to Christ in an emotionally charged situation. While I’m glad they got saved, I wish it could have been executed in a little bit more believable way.

In all, I would definitely recommend this book to Christian friends and readers who enjoy historical fiction and romance from a Christian perspective!

Personal Rating: 4.75/5 Stars

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[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book #5 is a nautical tale. The colonies continue their fight to separate from British rule. And a division remains within the Winslow family to fight for religious freedom or remain loyal to England
between cousins Nathan and Paul. Ships such as, Neptune, The Gallant Lady and The Jupiter are vessels of war on the Atlantic Ocean. One can only imagine the Herculean struggles of ships surviving storms , low food & water supply, fighting & disease, cannons ready to fire and lastly a couple of intelligent strong minded women on ship ! Paul Winslow suffers from amnesia which creates a very challenging twist of fate.

[Debby · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book would have made a great movie! The action is non-stop. You get a true sense of what it must have been like to be on a ship during the American Revolution. The author does a splendid job of describing both the serene and war environments. The saga of the Winslow family continues as the family changes with the times. The open discussion of faith makes this a heartwarming book as well.
A good read. What more can you say?

[Ruth · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book held my attention and interest throughout, following another generation of the Winslows. The English/American war is coming to an end and America in the winner. I'm curious to learn what comes next. I appreciate the faith of the Winslow family that is passed down to every generation. Well recommended.

[Arnetta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fascinating tale in the story of the generations of Winslow men. This takes place mostly on the high seas during the Revolutionary War. I love history but really didn't know much about the naval aspects of the war. This was educational and exciting. I always hate to reach the end of one of these books, but glad there is another in the series to carry on the legacy of the House of Winslow.

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

This would have been an amazing book had the author (also a pastor at one time) not taken the Lord’s name in vain repeatedly. I don’t want to see this in a Christian book. I originally read his books in college and can’t remember if this was an issue in the others or not. This is the first one I have reread.

[Brian · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a page turner to be sure! Throughout the book the reader truly feels the emotions of the characters. Morris brilliantly weaves this narrative together to tell the story of four or five different characters as an ensemble of protagonists. This is one of the best Winslow books yet!

[Diane · Rating 3 out of 5]

Paul Winslow (aka Hawke) and family get involved in ships of England, America, and France, during the revolution. The Quaker religion and Methodism are also included in the story, and tensions within families regarding which side to believe in.

[Kim♥ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had forgotten how good The House of Winslow books are! (I read the series as a teen.) I love how the characters have real flaws, but the Lord redeems them. Their faith is inspiring!

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent Christian author and great history

[Diane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book! I love that Paul Winslow finally redeemed himself.

[Aubree Bozic · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wonderful book! The beginning was a bit slow— compared to the other books— but the second half was full of action and a love story that kept you on your toes.

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is about how the British blockade of the colonies was broken during the Revolutionary War.

In the beginning of the story, Charity was so cold that she couldn't feel the reins in her hands. In a short time she was looking down on the campfires of Valley Forge. The men that she saw were ill clothed for the biting cold! Suddenly someone grabbed the horse's harness & threatened to make steaks out of him. A man named Charlie smothered her scream with his dirty hand while he tried to drag her to one of the shacks. A man named Winslow stopped the attack. Macklin noted that he only had one shot, but Winslow asked if he wanted it. Charity was grateful for Winslow's help, and he offered to take her to her brother. He also warned her to take care of her horse, since they'd eaten all of theirs. Winslow took Charity to his room to meet his wife, then to see her brother. Julie, Nathan Winslow's wife, invited Charity to stay with them while she was at camp. At the hospital, Winslow introduced Miss Alden to the Doctor. The doctor asked how she got there, but thought better of it. The way her brother, Curtis, looked brought tears to her eyes. He was glad she had come, so he wouldn't be alone when the time came. Winslow offered to get Curtis out of the hospital, for which she was grateful, & she asked God to allow him to live.

[Katie O’Reilly]

Some books of your childhood do not improve upon a reread. I really used to enjoy this series, and this premise (former arrogant jerk has amnesia and falls in love with a woman he previously tried to rape) is, errr, scenery-chompingly interesting. But it just does not do it for me as an adult. And also, it's PRETTY DISTURBING that *SPOILER* she falls in love with her attacker when there's a perfectly good Quaker preacher available.

[Melissa · Rating 2 out of 5]

The story was pretty interesting, but I'm frustrated with the way the main characters act. Kissing before the right time, backing out on their engagements, carelessly letting themselves fall in love, disregarding modesty, etc., etc. The last book had some similar things, but not quite as much. I'm hoping the next one will be better, but if not, I'll stop reading the series.

[Alicia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like historical books & this seemed pretty accurate in historical facts, which I like. It is a series of I think 43 or 45 books which I hate & like all at the same time. But a good read. Entertaining. The series follows different times in history which is fun.

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series by Gilbert Morris is one of my absolute favorites. Each book follows at least one member of a generation in the Winslow family tree and the member(s) gets saved and finds true love. There's also some commentary on the social conditions of the time frame. Truly interesting.

[LadySnowAngel · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Saintly Buccaneer, which was a favorite of teenage me, is another of my reading through my book collection reads for 2024. It's silly in parts and I wouldn't get my theology from it, but I have enjoyed reading it again.

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[Jencey/ · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book took place during the Revolutionary war from naval prospective.

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[Conni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 5

[Bob James · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another enjoyable story in the House of Winslow Series

[Isabell · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first book I read from Mr. Morris. My favorite by far. He's a amazing writer. Love his books.

[Mary Pinkston · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved

I Loved this series when I read it in the 90's and am enjoying reading it again. Ah a good book what a wonderful gift

[Amy · Rating 2 out of 5]

The romance was odd and felt false.

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finished "The Holy Warrior", I'll review it on the single book. Having both books together was a blessing! :)

[Janice · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed book 4 and this book the most of all of them so far.