Many authors have tried to replicate Forester’s work, but the Hornblower series of books and countless associated works is top of the list for adventures on wooden warships.

My sailing buddy Ken handed me this one. It’s the second book I’ve read from John Kretschmer’s catalog, and this one is a sad affair that doesn’t lend itself to the author’s light-hearted style. I can imagine how Kretschmer felt retelling the story… A personal friend goes sailing in search of some life changing experience, and he finds one.

Disclaimer…Dr. Lazio was a classmate of The Captain’s in med school and was our next door neighbor when we were first married. A couple chapters in and I can hear her authentic voice. The real life experiences are serious and refreshing at the same time.