Ebb Tide
The Nathaniel Drinkwater Series, Book 14By Richard Woodman
240 pages. March 2002. Paperback. $14.95
ISBN 1 57409 104 2
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In 1843, Nathaniel Drinkwater embarks aboard the paddle-steamer VESTAL, bound for an inspection of lighthouses on the west coast of England. Bowed with age and honors, the old sea officer returns from retirement at half-pay to fulfill his public duty. Along the way, tragedy strikes, and Drinkwater is confronted with his past — his sins and follies, his triumphs and disasters.
Drawing on a true incident, Richard Woodman deftly concludes the career of his seagoing hero. The past is woven with the present, and Drinkwater's complex character is finally revealed in its entirety. Like many sea officers of the period, Drinkwater's life is full of surprise and adventure to the end.
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About the Author:
As a professional sailor, Richard Woodman has progressed from apprentice to captain in a variety of ships. Along with the Drinkwater series, he has written nautical fiction about tea-clippers and cargo liners and is a member of the Society for Nautical Research. Woodman lives in England, and is considered one of the strongest voices in nautical fiction today.