Shark Island Paperback - 2006
by Joan Druett
This second seafaring historical mystery by a noted maritime historian focuses on the murder of the captain of a wrecked sealing ship. Did long-buried secrets come back to haunt a dishonorable captain? Or is shark Island home to something more sinister than a secretive crew?
From the rear cover
Praise for Joan Druett and A Watery Grave What a terrific idea New Zealand naval historian Joan Druett had for a mystery series.--Chicago Tribune This impressive debut will appeal both to fans of historical mysteries and to Patrick O' Brian readers.--Booklist (starred review) Evoking writers from Melville to Patrick O'Brian, and incorporating fascinating snippets of historical and anthropological lore, this novel is a fine start to a series sure to appeal to lovers of historical mysteries and fans of sea adventures.--Publishers Weekly Noted maritime historian Druett blends strong plotting and scads of authentic maritime detail in an impressive debut that should appeal to fans of historical mysteries and Patrick O'Brian. Highly recommended.--Library Journal The debut of a smart, appealing hero whose tale unfolds amid lots of interesting cross-cultural, historical, and nautical detail.--Kirkus Reviews
Details
- Title Shark Island
- Author Joan Druett
- Binding Paperback
- Edition 1st
- Pages 304
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher St. Martins Press-3PL, New York
- Date 2006-10-03
- ISBN 9780312361471 / 0312361475
- Weight 0.87 lbs (0.39 kg)
- Dimensions 8.55 x 5.48 x 0.77 in (21.72 x 13.92 x 1.96 cm)
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Themes
- Chronological Period: 1851-1899
- Library of Congress subjects Mystery fiction, Historical fiction
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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