Blending elements of mystery and pirate lore, the renowned British travel writer revisits the wreck of the Caledonia--destroyed in 1842 near the Cornish town of Morwenstow--along the English coast to investigate possible foul play on the part of local townspeople who may have lured the unsuspecting ship ashore in order to loot the cargo. 30,000 first printing.
Jeremy Seal has written for numerous English newspapers. His first book, A Fez of the Heart, which was chosen by Publishers Weekly as one of the best books of the year, was based on his experiences as a teacher in Turkey. His second book, The Snakebite Survivors' Club, was published to much acclaim. He lives in Bath, England, with his wife and daughter.