The folk of the city of Paladria have twin passions: galley-racing and political intrigue. Into this environment comes Mirko Ascalon, a disgraced foreign galley-master. Mirko accepts a commission to train the crew of Serendipity, the galley of the ambitious and unscrupulous politician Bartazan of Bartazan House.
Soon Mirko begins to realise the scope of his task: his crew is inept and demotivated, and Bartazan demands success to curry favour with the fickle mob. In his way stands Dragonchaser, the invincible galley of Bartazan's political rival. Mirko's life becomes more complicated as he becomes involved with Bartazan's fiery niece Larien, and 'N', the enigmatic spy-mistress who pays him well for inside information.
As the situation off the water begins to spin out of control, can Mirko stay one step ahead by taking Serendipity to victory?
A thrilling yarn of intrigue, adventure and romance, Tim Stretton's second novel will delight all readers who enjoy witty, stylish fantasy.
Genre: Fantasy
Soon Mirko begins to realise the scope of his task: his crew is inept and demotivated, and Bartazan demands success to curry favour with the fickle mob. In his way stands Dragonchaser, the invincible galley of Bartazan's political rival. Mirko's life becomes more complicated as he becomes involved with Bartazan's fiery niece Larien, and 'N', the enigmatic spy-mistress who pays him well for inside information.
As the situation off the water begins to spin out of control, can Mirko stay one step ahead by taking Serendipity to victory?
A thrilling yarn of intrigue, adventure and romance, Tim Stretton's second novel will delight all readers who enjoy witty, stylish fantasy.
Genre: Fantasy
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