{"product_id":"9781611793314","title":"The Downeaster: Deadly Voyage","description":"\"Fuhrman has delivered a Gilded Age adventure on the high seas certain to please fans of Patrick O'Brien and Joseph Conrad. Told through the eyes of a clipper ship captain, a teenage apprentice, and a spinster nurse with a secret, the story travels from the waterfront taverns and brothels of New England to the saloons and tattoo parlors of San Francisco via a harrowing voyage around Cape Horn.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Mary Miley; author of The Impersonator [2013], winner of the national Mystery Writers of America award for the Best First Crime Novel\u003cp\u003eFaithfully based on a historical log of a challenging ‘round the Horn adventure in 1872, The Downeaster features riveting and authentic depictions of maritime history, and the development of a unique and enduring love relationship between the thoughtful yet godless captain and the high-spirited feminist Irish nurse. Ultimately, the transformation of the courageous, inexperienced, enthusiastic young apprentice into a highly skilled sailor with valor, dedication, integrity, (and a great new tattoo!) also occupies center stage, along with the torturous daily chores, antics, and tragedies that unfold for the rest of the crew.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Downeaster provides armchair sailing at its best for both experienced seamen and any reader tantalized by unique adventure, the overcoming of adversity, displays of character, and self-discovery!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fireship Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47031589929200,"sku":"9781611793314","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781611793314_p0.jpg?v=1763841149","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781611793314","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}