World of the Written Word
Reflections by award-winning maritime historian Joan Druett, author of many books about the sea
Monday, September 23, 2024
THE MIDNIGHT FEAST ... is amazing, compelling, addictive
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I had thought that with Lucy Foley's " The Paris Apartment " I had read the best mystery ever. But no, I was wrong. This o...
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
ERIC and the dance
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The whole world is suddenly singing this song this song ... because of Benedict Cumberbatch and a puppet. ERIC. What is it with Cumberbatc...
Sunday, May 12, 2024
Thought-provoking short from Linda Collison
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I have always loved Linda Collison's vivid prose, and believe I have read just about every word she has published. This short short di...
Friday, March 29, 2024
A WRECK, A STRANDED SEALER, AND A TRULY REDOUBTABLE LADY CASTAWAY
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On December 4, 1812, the merchant brig Isabella weighed anchor from the convict colony of New South Wales, Australia, with a most peculia...
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Sunday, March 3, 2024
THE NOTORIOUS CAPTAIN THOMAS M'GRATH
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This charming looking fellow has quite a history. Not only did he not keep a workmanlike logbook, but he went in from the slavery trade, p...
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Alfhild, the Viking pirate queen
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They arrived at night, screaming and berserk, like a mad vision from the Book of Revelations. Attacking with savage ferocity, they razed...
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