The Magic Ship
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Light Foxing on top of block - pages otherwise fine
Steer into a world of elegance and impending doom in this sweeping historical romance set on the eve of the Great War. The Magic Ship tells the story of the Kronprinzessin Cecilie, a luxury German ocean liner that becomes a floating island of uncertainty when World War I breaks out mid-crossing. As the ship seeks refuge in a small Maine harbor to avoid capture, the passengers and crew find themselves caught between their glamorous past and an uncertain, volatile future. Sandra Paretti, a master of European historical fiction, weaves a lush narrative of star-crossed lovers and aristocratic intrigue. The novel captures the fading brilliance of the Edwardian era, contrasting the opulence of the "floating palace" with the harsh realities of global conflict. Through shifting loyalties and clandestine affairs, Paretti explores the fragility of peace and the enduring power of hope in a world set adrift. This edition is perfect for readers who enjoy grand-scale maritime adventures and poignant wartime dramas.
Author: Sandra Paretti
Format: Hardback
Published: 1979, St. Martin's Press
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Light Foxing on top of block - pages otherwise fine
Steer into a world of elegance and impending doom in this sweeping historical romance set on the eve of the Great War. The Magic Ship tells the story of the Kronprinzessin Cecilie, a luxury German ocean liner that becomes a floating island of uncertainty when World War I breaks out mid-crossing. As the ship seeks refuge in a small Maine harbor to avoid capture, the passengers and crew find themselves caught between their glamorous past and an uncertain, volatile future. Sandra Paretti, a master of European historical fiction, weaves a lush narrative of star-crossed lovers and aristocratic intrigue. The novel captures the fading brilliance of the Edwardian era, contrasting the opulence of the "floating palace" with the harsh realities of global conflict. Through shifting loyalties and clandestine affairs, Paretti explores the fragility of peace and the enduring power of hope in a world set adrift. This edition is perfect for readers who enjoy grand-scale maritime adventures and poignant wartime dramas.