The third book in The Joubert Family Chronicles certainly does not disappoint.

As with the previous stories in the series which I loved, The Ghost Ship features a strong central female character. Louise Reydon-Joubert, grand daughter of Minou and Piet has always wanted to be commander of her own ship. No easy task for a woman In such a male dominated world.

The story begins in 1610 and takes us with Lousie as she moves to fulfill her ambition, falls in love and comes to terms with some ghosts from her past

Kate Mosse has such a talent for world building that it really puts you into the story to the extent you can almost smell the sea and hear the gulls. Obviously well researched and it is rich in detail (but never too much) relating to shipping and trade in 17th century Europe

You could read this as a stand alone though it will be a richer experience if you have read the first two in the series.

One small detail but something I appreciated greatly was the snippets of history relating to Las Palmas, Tenerife etc Places I have only really considered as pretty holiday destinations have become so much more after learning something of their rich history.

The Ghost Ship is a story of love, revenge and adventure and a fabulous addition to the series. Above all though it is an excellent, immersive tale from a master storyteller.

Thanks to Pan MacMillan and Netgalley for the chance to read an early copy

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to review this book. I am a fan of Kate Mosse and this didn't disappoint me. I had previously enjoyed the 2 earlier books about the Joubert family and this was another well written book. Louise the main character is a very strong women who is unusual for the times. She is single and owns a ship that she goes onto Captain. Gilles is another unusual character, but equally we written.
I was fully invested in the story from the start but felt slightly let down by the ending. I hope that there will be more from Kate Mosse.

How can I add praise to one of the masters of historical fiction. Kate Mosse is the doyenne of her craft. This book Ghost Ship is the continuation of the Joubert family. From the beginnings during the Albigensian crusade to now in the seventeenth century the family changes and moves on in the turbulent tides - this time on the high seas fighting slavery. Its a love story, a revenge story and one of bravery of women in the man's world. I read to get totally enthralled by and escape into.

I was so excited to be granted the third book in this wonderful series which traces the history of The Huguenot Reydon-Joubert family in 17th Century Europe.
This one is about Piet and Minou’s granddaughter, Louise and is a real swashbuckling tale of ships, pirates and adventure which takes place in France, Amsterdam, and the Canary Islands. As ever the history which is central to this this book is incredibly well researched and interesting.
It is also the story of a secret romance that cannot be revealed to anyone: it just would not be accepted in the 1600s.
At the heart of it is a woman in a man’s world, trying to live her life as she sees fit without being beholden to men who have all the power.
I loved Louise who was a great female protagonist: at first resentful that she cannot captain her own ship she is eventually able to become “capitana”and lead her men on the ghost ship, protecting cargo vessels from the pirates and slave ships.
Her behaviour as a strong woman leads her into some difficult situations and her feelings for Gilles nearly become her undoing. My heart was in my mouth at several points in the book- I was hoping Louise would escape her enemies but it was not at all clear.
The ending left the door open for the reader to learn more about her life- I just hope I don’t have to wait too long as it’s difficult to remember what happened in earlier books when there is such a big gap!
The cover looks beautiful and I’m sure it will be very eye catching in bookshops.
I would definitely recommend The Ghost Ship to fans of Kate Moss and lovers of historical fiction. It helps if you have read the previous novels but it could just as easily be read as a stand alone novel.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for my arc.

This is the third novel in the Burning Chambers trilogy that follows the fortunes of the Joubert Family. Set in the early seventeenth Century its setting moves between Amsterdam, France and the Canary Islands and the infamous Barbary Coast. It is a story featuring strong women and, unusually for the period, a woman in command of the eponymous Ghost Ship. This is at heart a swashbuckling adventure story and a History lesson rolled into one!

I have really enjoyed this series of books by Kate Mosse, with my only issue being remembering what happened in the earlier novels as publishing dates seem to have been spread out. Louise is a lovely feisty heroine and there are plenty of villains to boo. The sections in La Rochelle were particularly interesting for me as it is somewhere I have visited on a number of occasions, and I am aware of it's importance as a Huguenot stronghold in the 17 th century.

The historical detail reminds the reader of how much we have progressed; in particular the travel times, although wind power is still slow. It is also interesting to be reminded that there has always been a white slave trade. Finally, it seems that the door has been left open for a sequel exploring the final years of Louise's life. Hooray!

Thanks to Net Galley and the publishers for the opportunity to review this book.

The Ghost Ship is third in the series of novels inspired by the seventeenth century Huguenot diaspora. The novels travel from France during the sixteenth century to the Cape of Good Hope by way of Rochelle, Amsterdam and the Canary Islands.

The third novel begins in Paris after Louise Reydon- Joubert travels with Minon her grandmother and Piers , her grandfather, to claim her inheritance. She ends up a wealthy woman and entrepreneur in La Rochelle, a Huguenot stronghold. She loves ships and has purchased The Old Moon from her aunts friend’s fleet and but as a woman she cannot captain it.

Gilles Barenton ,the nephew of a wealthy merchant, comes into her orbit , both in fear of his uncle’s murderer. Their lives become entwined as they set sail for the Canaries. Gilles is not what he seems which provides a part of the jeopardy contained within this thrilling story. Their characters are brilliantly defined. Their adventures will keep the reader on the edge of their seat wanting more. This is a great adventure packed with delightful characters and with villains. It is a meticulously structured novel that pitches a reader from one thrilling episode to another. The political background fascinates both Huguenot and Inquisition and it is carefully absorbed into the novel’s narative. The Ghost Ship is a wonderful tale with an unusual background and jam-packed with emotion. It is a fabulous conclusion to an excellent thought provoking Trilogy but wouldn’t it be wonderful if it were to continue!

The Ghost Ship is book 3 in the Burning Chambers series, and as the saga of the Reydon-Joubert family continues, Minou and Piet's granddaughter Louise comes into her inheritance.

10 years later.
Louise is the "secret" owner of a cargo ship and hosts a farewell dinner party for the captain who is retiring when she meets a troubled young man called Gilles with some secrets of his own.

This was a fabulous read. Kate Mosse is a fantastic storyteller who can bring historical fiction to life. I felt like I was sailing on board with the crew of the ghost ship.
Thank you, NetGalley and publishers, for the ARC

A fantastic book with detailed historical research, but as a background, rather than great chunks, that blends easily into the story. It is the tale of Louise and Gilles, who has a secret. I will not mention any more plot details or I risk spoiling the novel. I cannot recommend this novel too highly to all who love historical fiction. I would give it more stars if I could but I am limited to five. Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for giving me a copy of the book, it was a great story and I really enjoyed it.

The Ghost Shop by Kate Moss

The Barbary Coast, 1621. A mysterious vessel floats silently on the water. It is known only as the Ghost Ship. For months it has hunted pirates to liberate those enslaved during the course of their merciless raids, manned by a courageous crew of mariners from Italy and France, Holland and the Canary Islands.
But the bravest among them are not who they seem. The stakes could not be higher. If arrested, they will be hanged for their crimes. Can they survive the journey and escape their fate?
The 3rd outing in the series of books by this fantastic author. What I enjoy most of all are the wonderful strong , fiesty, female characters as they find themselves in a man's world where women were mainly see as the chattels of men . Not these !
Brilliant , brilliant , brilliant.

Louise Reydon-Joubert is a defiant, fearless adventurer. Owner of the Old Moon, a vessel out of Amsterdam, she is more than confident to take charge when the captain dies in mysterious circumstances.

From the start, with a young woman in Paris to claim her inheritance, this book is full of adventure and spirit, with the main protagonist, Louise, far ahead of her day. Her heroic schemes and plans, along with her fight for justice hold no bounds.

A truly remarkable story of epic proportions, a real page turner. Totally absorbing from the off, I couldn’t read this fast enough to see what happened next. The settings are beautifully depicted, the characters and their exploits superbly told, a real gem.

This is the third book in this series, and not having read the previous two I thought I may be a bit lost. Not at all, it made no difference whatsoever, a complete standalone, though I shall now definitely seek out the other books in the Joubert Family Chronicles.

Outstanding, Kate Mosse at her very best.

Thank you NetGalley.

The Ghost Ship by Kate Mosse
This book is the 3rd in The Burning Chambers series and focuses on the life of Louise Piet and Minou’s Granddaughter. It continues the story of the Huguenot family the Reydon-Joubert. The story begins in Amsterdam and is a fascinating tale which travels to France and the Canary Islands. It is a swashbuckling tale of a powerful woman and her adventures aboard a ship which she has purchased with her inheritance.
It is also the story of a young girl who is badly treated by her mother and forced to take on her dead brother’s identity in order to inherit form her wealthy uncle. It focuses on a secret romance which cannot be revealed to anyone and at its heart is a strong woman trying to make her way in a society where men hold all the power. I loved the way in which the novel ended allowing us to hold out hope that there might be a 4th novel in the series focusing on yet another woman from the Reydon- Joubert family. I have seen two versions of the cover one of which is fantastic and will draw the reader’s eye in any bookshop. The book would work effectively as a standalone but the depth of understanding is increased by reading the two earlier novels. I will definitely be recommending this novel to my various book groups. I would like to thank the author, the publishers and Net Galley for the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

Let’s be clear that anything Kate writes will go into my celebrated piles – she is on point when it comes to research and bringing a version of the past to life. This is the third in the Joubert Family Chronicles, preceded by The City of Tears, which is also excellent. It is 1621 and a mysterious vessely floats on the water. Captained by Louise Reydon-Joubert (yep, a woman), she and her crew have been pirate hunting, hoping to liberate those enslaved. But when push comes to shove – and the ship is falling apart through attack – Louise masquerades as a loved one to ensure she’s safe… and not just her, her lover. They dare not risk exposure (all will be revealed) and if they’re caught, well, it doesn’t look good. Allow yourself to be swept away through Kate’s meticulous research; this is historical fiction at its very, very best.