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The tranquility of the peaceful Celtic port of Porth Ardur is disturbed with the arrival of ambitious Harbour Master, James St John Stanier. Based upon an obscure fragment of maritime culture, this novel is a blend of seamanship, rivalry romance and reality.
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Captain of the Caryatid
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Severn House Publishers, New York, 1998
ISBN 10: 0727852795
ISBN 13: 9780727852793
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Seller: Blind-Horse-Books (ABAA), DeLand, FL, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition, First Printing. Ex-library with all the usual treatments, Dust jacket has no markings. Carefully handled, Text clean, Bindings firm. First Edition, First Printing. In this unique novel of seamanship, rivalry and romance, the CARYATID'S course and the Harbour Master's ambitions move towards collision on the lovely island of Ynyscraven second home to the CARYATID'S crew. [FF] 'Action to the bone.' - Observer Captain Septimus Macready, commander of the lighthouse tender CARYATID, presides over the peaceful Celtic port of Porth Ardur, while for second officer Charlie Farthing, it feels as though he has found the home he's always dreamt of. James St John Stanier, newly appointed Harbour Master, is ambitious and determined to make his mark and wears his authority on his sleeve. Good in a Very Good Dust Jacket. Seller Inventory # 013353
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Captain of the Caryatid
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. A very good copy with moderate library markings and wear, tilted. Dust jacket is unclipped, tiny tears at crown of spine, in a protective cover. Seller Inventory # 011903
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Captain of the Caryatid
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Severn House, Great Britain, 1997
ISBN 10: 0727852795
ISBN 13: 9780727852793
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Seller: Caerwen Books, Forrestfield, WA, Australia
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Hardcover. Condition: Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. "As commander of the lighthouse tender Caryatid, Captain Septimus Macready presides over the peaceful Celtic port of Porth Ardur, dominating the activities of its mariners and cutting a dash at the local ballroom-dancing club. And for new second officer Charlie Farthing, it feels as though he has found the home he's always dreamt of. But the tranquility of the town is disturbed when ambitious new Harbour Master, James St John Stanier is appointed to Porth Ardur, wearing his authority on his sleeve and determined to make his mark. The Caryatid's course and the Harbour Master's ambitions move towards an inevitable collision on the lovely island of Ynyscraven, second home to the Caryatid's crew." Book has the usual stamps and stickers, a small biro inscription on the back inside board, library issue boards and a slight spine lean. The jacket is in lovely condition and is not price-clipped. Where possible small books will have postage reduced. Seller Inventory # 046995
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