I loved this book. It's the first of the Captain Thomas Kidd series I've read and I couldn't put it down. Despite my lack of seafaring knowledge I couldn't help being caught up in the fast paced action and adventure as Kidd navigated the high seas, but also the dangerous waters of the highest echelons of society. I found the level of historical detail fascinating, and, so I've been informed accurate. Persephone is a brilliant character and the development of the relationship between her and Kidd after so long apart is gripping. I've already recommended this title and series to several of our regular borrowers and can't wait to catch up on the previous Kidd titles.