Who were the real people Defoe modelled in his notoriously racy novel? The author follows the story and corrects the misperceptions generated by film adaptations to uncover the real history Defoe was after, in the 17th century in fact. Rees finds real life characters who had similar adventures and moves across the Atlantic as well to explore the little-known penal deporations to the colony of Virginia. A fast-paced read with great reviews. Chatto & Windus, 2011. Hb, Dj. Import. NEW. $12.00