AOS Other Nautical Fiction
When doing research for historic naval fiction books to add to this site I often find ones about merchant ships and other stories set in the age of sail. Some of these may be of interest to naval fiction fans so I am adding them to this index. If you are interested in purchasing any, and direct links are not provided from the book, please visit and search the online stores.
The Man Who Stayed Below
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- By Alan Gould
In 1913, sixteen-year-old Johnny Boult joins the wool-clipper Emilia Denholm in Melbourne as it sails for London and finds the stark reality of shipboard life different from his glamorous dreams of seafaring.
The White Schooner
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- By Antony Trew
In this dramatic and powerful novel, Antony Trew again demonstrates his mastery of the novel set against the backdrop of the sea. For nearly a year, Charles Black has been stalking his prey and now, on the lovely island of Ibiza, he is very close to his victim. When the lean white schooner Snowgoose sails into the harbor, Black knows it is time to move in for the kill.
The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
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- By Avi
1832: An ocean voyage of unimaginable consequences . . .
Not every thirteen-year-old girl is accused of murder, brought to trial, and found guilty. But I was just such a girl, and my story is worth relating even if it did happen years ago. Be warned, however: If strong ideas and action offend you, read no more. Find another companion to share your idle hours. For my part I intend to tell the truth as I lived it.
The Outcast
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- By Beverly Byrne
England 1660: The story of two brothers, the oldest who became squire of Harwood Hall, lost it due to religion. The youngest, Roger Griffin who has been banished Charles II’s court, has an overwhelming desire to restore the Griffins back into Harwood Hall and builds a trading empire.
Watery Grave
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- By Bruce Alexander
1769: Sir John Fielding, the blind magistrate of Bow Street, ex-navy judge, has married the widow Katherine Durham. Some years ago he had persuaded the authorities to allow her son, Tom, to be conscripted into the Navy rather than be imprisoned for a youthful escapade. Now he is due to return to England after three years at sea, but his homecoming is marred by the death of an officer being deemed murder, not accident. As Tom is now part of his "eyes" Jeremy Proctor - and uncovers a web of conspiracy designed to make a scapegoat of an innocent man and allow a killer to get away with more than one murder. (A lot about courts martial).
The Turning Tide
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- By Bruce Stewart
Book 6: The Onedin Line series
James Onedin has staked his last farthing - and more - on one bold enterprise: the building of a new port in South America. When a hurricane destroys both Port Baines and James proud fleet of ships, he is wrecked - and bankrupt.
Before his liverpool creditors discover the extent of the disaster he must gather a new fortune - in the unprincipled jungle of South American business.
Unbidden, his sister Elizbeth sails across the world into peril of her life to help him - and to pay her hisband Daniel Fogerty, back for the hurt he's caused her....