Captain James St John Stanier, formerly Porth Ardur's ambitious Harbour Master, has now been promoted to Commissioner of Celtic Lighthouses. And from this elevated position he is determined to get one over on Septimus Macready, captain of the lighthouse tender, Caryatid. So when Macready's ship literally steam-roller's Bishop Island's bakery, Stanier sees a heaven-sent opportunity to put his rival down publicly.
Battle lines are drawn. Stanier is eager for power and influence -- and the prospect of open-cast mining in the area holds considerable appeal. Macready stands for the traditional maritime community who cannot afford to see the Caryatid -- and their livelihoods -- scrapped. As tension builds and old loyalties are put to the test, Stanier exerts his authority over Macready once more, forcing him to put to sea in a dangerous storm.
Battle lines are drawn. Stanier is eager for power and influence -- and the prospect of open-cast mining in the area holds considerable appeal. Macready stands for the traditional maritime community who cannot afford to see the Caryatid -- and their livelihoods -- scrapped. As tension builds and old loyalties are put to the test, Stanier exerts his authority over Macready once more, forcing him to put to sea in a dangerous storm.
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Hardback Editions
November 1999 : Hardback
| Title: The Cruise of the Commissioner Author(s): Richard Woodman ISBN: 0-7505-1398-5 / 978-0-7505-1398-2 (UK edition) Publisher: Magna Large Print Books Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
November 1998 : Hardback
| Title: Cruise of the Commissioner (Sequel to, Captain of the Caryatid) Author(s): Richard Woodman ISBN: 0-7278-2239-X / 978-0-7278-2239-0 (UK edition) Publisher: Severn House Publishers Ltd Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
Audio Editions
March 2003 : Audio CD
| Title: The Cruise of the Commissioner Author(s): Richard Woodman ISBN: 1-84283-518-1 / 9781842835180 (UK edition) Publisher: Soundings Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
December 1999 : Audio Cassette
| Title: The Cruise of the Commissioner: Unabridged (Soundings) Author(s): Richard Woodman ISBN: 1-86042-705-7 / 9781860427053 (UK edition) Publisher: Soundings Ltd Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
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