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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. 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. "Action to the bone..." - Observer
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- PublisherSevern House
- Publication date1998
- ISBN 10 0727852795
- ISBN 13 9780727852793
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages224
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Book Description 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 # 008830
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Moderate library markings and wear, tilted. Dust jacket is unclipped, tiny tears at crown of spine, in a protective cover. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 011903
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