In late summer 1742, shipwright Abraham Robinson leaves London to work at France’s great shipyard in Brest where his life changes dramatically. There he falls in love with Yvette, only to lose both his position and lover as war begins. Returning to England, the navy presses him to serve as a ship’s carpenter, tearing him from his plans. Great sea battles, dangerous escapes, and ravaging fires challenge Abraham and Yvette’s lives from London to the colonies of North America.
Throughout, historical and fictional characters cross their paths to help and hinder, but not all survive to achieve their goals in this first book of the Tween Sea & Shore Series.
The Ship’s Carpenter is an AWARD WINNER!
The Ship’s Carpenter received two 2020 Finalist Awards from Page Turner Awards in best international ebook and also best writing competition categories.
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THE SHIP’S CARPENTER
“If you like historical fiction based on the sea, and fell in love with the era of King Louis, this book is for you.”—GoodReads
“I was fully engaged in a tangible ‘you-are-there’ literary experience. …the battle scenes of ships at sea also left me breathless.”—Amazon (US)
“A great read…an action-packed book in a well-described historical setting.”—Amazon (UK)
“Recommended”—LibraryThing
“…a solid, fast-paced storyline. It’s an interesting and worthwhile read.”—Historical Novel Society
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CAPTAINS OF THE RENOWN
The story of Abraham and Yvette continues from the first book of the series and concludes in this new novel. The couple struggles in London during the Seven Years War as poverty, childlessness, and false accusations crush their happiness. Captain Shirley, Abraham’s former commander, has his world turned upside-down when his brother commits a murder, yet still, offers the couple an escape from London and poverty into an idyllic life, until Abraham undoes everything.
At sea, Captain Mackenzie, the new commander aboard the Renown, is assigned an unbearable posting in Jamaica, complicated by his Scottish laird, Lord Fortrose. Will political scheming doom him to the backwaters of war and keep him from his family?
The surprising climax holds redemption for all—almost.
Join Abraham and Yvette and a host of historical and fictional characters in the mid-1700s as they cross paths from old London, to the shores of France, and to the islands of the West Indies in this second book of the Tween Sea & Shore Series.
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CAPTAINS OF THE RENOWN
“…intricately weaves history with gripping drama—piercing the veil of history to affect the modern reader…Stockman builds the tension so expertly I had to flip a few pages ahead to diffuse my anxiety…I can assure any lover of the genre—you will find this an informative and gripping read. I recommend you pick up a copy.”—Ryan Armstrong, USA Today bestselling author of Love and Hate, Sound of Resistance, and The Dead of Denver City, plus others.
“With vivid attention to detail, a captivating plot, and richly-developed characters, Captains of the Renown is a must-read for historical fiction fans.”—Ian Nathaniel Cohen, author of The Brotherhood of the Black Flag
“A well-written tale of adventure on the high seas, I am happy to recommend it to readers who enjoy well researched historical fiction.”—Amazon
“Historically accurate, but appropriate for any reader…Descriptive, but not overdone…relatable in today’s modern age. Stockman’s book rides the line between genres, themes, and plot points. Never committing to what you expect…This is a book for those who appreciate humanity and history for all that it is, in all its flawed perfection.”—GoodReads
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ON WAVES OF GLORY
“The author follows the career of a young French naval officer through conflicts on land and sea. He describes the sacrifices made by both family and crew as a result of the long sea voyages of the time and the troubled politics and intrigue of the French Navy. While most tales of this period seem to be told from English decks, On Waves of Glory is a refreshing story told from the French perspective, it’s sure to please fans of the sea and action.”—Anthony Palmiotti, author or First Voyage, Death Beneath the Waves, The Hell Run, and Flight to Freedom.
“This is an easy and adventurous read. Stayed up past my bedtime sometimes to see how things turned out!”—Amazon
“This book is an impressive read. It has something for women and men. This story was well researched and kept me wanting more. I hope someone reads it and realizes what an awesome movie it would make.”—Amazon
“…great read from beginning to finish. I thoroughly enjoyed the adventures in the Americas, was brought to tears at least a few times throughout the story. The characters are real (as are many of the events that take place). HIGHLY recommend for historical fiction fans.”—Amazon
ADDENDUM BOOKLET
The FREE PDF Addendum contains a character list, nautical terms glossary, ship diagrams, maps, and much more to make reading the series of books easier and more enjoyable.
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