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1800s: With family honour at stake, the price of failure is high…
The Consul’s Daughter (1)
What you need to know before your trail
The Consul’s Daughter is the first in The Captain’s Honour historical series set in Cornwall. Teuder Bonython is a successful shipyard owner and consul for Mexico.
But when he falls ill, Caseley, his daughter has to take responsibility for the shipyard, the consulate, and her father’s health. However at the age of 21, and being a woman , she has to hide herself away in Victorian England.
Caseley has also resigned herself to a life without love … until she encounters Jago Barata, half-Spanish captain of a Bonython ship. Jago is unlike any man she’s met before – fearless and determined. But behind that facade, he’s arrogant and his behaviour is not what it seems
When Caseley is tasked with delivering a letter to Spain on behalf of her father – a letter containing information that could seal the fate of Spain one way or another, she knows the journey is going to be dangerous. More so, as the only ship leaving in time is Jago’s…
Travel Guide
For true fans and booktrailers who head down to Falmouth where this novel is mainly set, you have to visit the Maritime Museum in the town as this museum not only allows you to see ships and maritime memorabilia from now and then, but it also helps to paint a picture of the conditions and the courage and strength it took to master a ship, and travel the high seas.
Falmouth has a rich maritime legacy, boasting world class watersports and events such as the Falmouth Regatta, and the Pendennis Cup.
Booktrail Boarding Pass Information: The Consul’s Daughter
Author/Guide: Jane Jackson Destination: Cornwall, Falmouth Departure Time:1800s
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