The Coward of Grimsby - Book Review


The Coward of Grimsby
by Eric Daniel Ryan

In broadcast media and newspaper writing, a reporter must verify and confirm a story before making it public. The same is true when you stand before a judge. No matter how you assert your point, no one will believe you unless someone else confirms your story. That’s what happened to Cornelius Braddock. He was accused of being the Coward of Grimsby but no one shows up to attest his story.

Eric Daniel Ryan’s The Coward of Grimsby tells the story of two unlikely characters. A French fisherman and an English aristocrat decide to join forces in search of a lost ship loaded with gold.

George Dufort intends to find Spain’s treasure his grandfather told him about. And so, he decides to leave his homeland and head to England. With only a map as his guide, he disembarks at the Royal Docks in Grimsby. He searches for a partner to go with him in his quest. He spends days calling out,
“This is a map to untold riches. Who among you wishes to share in its glory?”
Finally, an English widower named Cornelius Braddock notices him. Braddock listens to his story and eventually agrees to join him in the adventure.

Unfortunately, things did not go as planned. On the day of the voyage, Braddock leaves without Dufort. He sails with a hostile crew instead. And, in the course of the voyage, something happens that leads Braddock to escape. He eventually lands on a shore where a young boy and his mother rescue him.

What happens to George Dufort and why does Braddock need to escape? Read The Coward of Grimsby and follow the mystery that befalls the two lead characters.

The Coward of Grimsby: The Book

The Coward of Grimsby is a short read set in the 19th century towards the end of the Victorian era. In less than 50 pages, the author pulls a powerful story packed with hope, adventure, and disappointment. The drama in the deep ocean adds to the mystery to the story. It drowns the secrets of men.

Likewise, I admire Eric Daniel Ryan’s style of writing. It’s straightforward and fast-paced. He brings the readers to a mysterious sea trip. What I like the most in the story is the conversation between Georges and Pierre.

On the technical side, Ryan ends the story with no loose ends. And, for this, I give The Coward of Grimsby a rating of 5 out of 5 stars, and I recommend the book to readers 13 years old and above

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