Author: Dee Russ Smith
Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing
ISBN: 1457566389
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
This mystery/adventure, also a wholesome love-story for teens, unfolds in both Present-Day and Flashback modes. Teenager, Maria, emerging from a coma, struggles to remember her transatlantic cruise before the tragedy. In Flashback mode, the reader finds Maria cruising the Golden Moon with her aunt, the Chief Purser. Uncomfortable on the ocean, insecure amidst gifted musicians, Maria meets a handsome teen, Jeff (her first crush), and as they attempt to solve a shipboard mystery, her confidence grows. The reader is treated to an Italian cruise, beautiful ports-of-call and art works by the Masters. Romance is everywhere, but sly and dangerous characters abound. Maria anticipates her mother joining her and then visiting her grandfather’s Villa. Then tragedy strikes. In the Present-Day segments, recovering from her injuries on one of Rome’s seven hills, Maria gradually learns the fate of her friends.
The Golden Moon: Maria's Adventures on the High Seas
Author: Dee Russ Smith
Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing
ISBN: 1457566389
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
This mystery/adventure, also a wholesome love-story for teens, unfolds in both Present-Day and Flashback modes. Teenager, Maria, emerging from a coma, struggles to remember her transatlantic cruise before the tragedy. In Flashback mode, the reader finds Maria cruising the Golden Moon with her aunt, the Chief Purser. Uncomfortable on the ocean, insecure amidst gifted musicians, Maria meets a handsome teen, Jeff (her first crush), and as they attempt to solve a shipboard mystery, her confidence grows. The reader is treated to an Italian cruise, beautiful ports-of-call and art works by the Masters. Romance is everywhere, but sly and dangerous characters abound. Maria anticipates her mother joining her and then visiting her grandfather’s Villa. Then tragedy strikes. In the Present-Day segments, recovering from her injuries on one of Rome’s seven hills, Maria gradually learns the fate of her friends.
Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing
ISBN: 1457566389
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
This mystery/adventure, also a wholesome love-story for teens, unfolds in both Present-Day and Flashback modes. Teenager, Maria, emerging from a coma, struggles to remember her transatlantic cruise before the tragedy. In Flashback mode, the reader finds Maria cruising the Golden Moon with her aunt, the Chief Purser. Uncomfortable on the ocean, insecure amidst gifted musicians, Maria meets a handsome teen, Jeff (her first crush), and as they attempt to solve a shipboard mystery, her confidence grows. The reader is treated to an Italian cruise, beautiful ports-of-call and art works by the Masters. Romance is everywhere, but sly and dangerous characters abound. Maria anticipates her mother joining her and then visiting her grandfather’s Villa. Then tragedy strikes. In the Present-Day segments, recovering from her injuries on one of Rome’s seven hills, Maria gradually learns the fate of her friends.
The Crimson Violin
Author: Dee Russ Smith
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1663219478
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 393
Book Description
The Crimson Violin is the smooth continuation of The Golden Moon. Recovering at her Grandfather’s once famous Italian Villa, Maria is haunted by the unsolved mystery of missing artwork and jewels from the wrecked cruise ship. Meanwhile, away from her home, she learns the history of her Italian heritage. The reader experiences Italy’s wine country, Rome’s summer Olympics, and Central Italy’s famous Annual Grape Harvest. Maria is surrounded by music, friends, and family and is bequeathed a symbolic, crimson violin from her Grandfather. She endures a perilous experience, which discovers Italy’s famous artwork. Throughout her travels Maria’s heart is never far from her true love, Jeff, whom she thought she had lost for good. The reader will find The Crimson Violin to be a wholesome exciting adventure where everyone falls in love. The novel is especially appealing to teenagers, mothers, and grandmothers.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1663219478
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 393
Book Description
The Crimson Violin is the smooth continuation of The Golden Moon. Recovering at her Grandfather’s once famous Italian Villa, Maria is haunted by the unsolved mystery of missing artwork and jewels from the wrecked cruise ship. Meanwhile, away from her home, she learns the history of her Italian heritage. The reader experiences Italy’s wine country, Rome’s summer Olympics, and Central Italy’s famous Annual Grape Harvest. Maria is surrounded by music, friends, and family and is bequeathed a symbolic, crimson violin from her Grandfather. She endures a perilous experience, which discovers Italy’s famous artwork. Throughout her travels Maria’s heart is never far from her true love, Jeff, whom she thought she had lost for good. The reader will find The Crimson Violin to be a wholesome exciting adventure where everyone falls in love. The novel is especially appealing to teenagers, mothers, and grandmothers.
On Wilder Seas
Author: Nikki Marmery
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781004005468
Category : Large type books
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
April 1579. When two ships meet off the Pacific coast of New Spain, an enslaved woman seizes the chance to escape. But Maria has unwittingly joined Francis Drake's circumnavigation voyage as he sets sail on a secret detour into the far north. Sailing into the unknown on the Golden Hind, a lone woman among eighty men, Maria will be tested to the very limits of her endurance. It will take all her wits to survive - and courage to cut the ties that bind her to Drake to pursue her own journey. How far will Maria go to be truly free? Inspired by a true story, this is the tale of one woman's uncharted voyage to freedom.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781004005468
Category : Large type books
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
April 1579. When two ships meet off the Pacific coast of New Spain, an enslaved woman seizes the chance to escape. But Maria has unwittingly joined Francis Drake's circumnavigation voyage as he sets sail on a secret detour into the far north. Sailing into the unknown on the Golden Hind, a lone woman among eighty men, Maria will be tested to the very limits of her endurance. It will take all her wits to survive - and courage to cut the ties that bind her to Drake to pursue her own journey. How far will Maria go to be truly free? Inspired by a true story, this is the tale of one woman's uncharted voyage to freedom.
School Library Journal
Author:
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Category : Children's libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 660
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Children's libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 660
Book Description
A Book of Golden Deeds of All Times and All Lands
Author: Charlotte Mary Yonge
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Heroes
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Heroes
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Merchant Vessels of the United States
Author:
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Category : Merchant marine
Languages : en
Pages : 2152
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Merchant marine
Languages : en
Pages : 2152
Book Description
The Times Literary Supplement Index
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ISBN:
Category : Books
Languages : en
Pages : 924
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Books
Languages : en
Pages : 924
Book Description
Merchant Vessels of the United States...
Author: United States. Coast Guard
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1092
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ISBN:
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Languages : en
Pages : 1092
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The Times Literary Supplement
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Category : Books
Languages : en
Pages : 926
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Category : Books
Languages : en
Pages : 926
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Waifs and Strays of Sea Life and Adventure Picked Up Between Liverpool & Melbourne
Author:
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Category : British
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : British
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description