Ransome's Crossing (The Ransome Trilogy) [Paperback]

Kaye Dacus (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2010 | Series: The Ransome Trilogy

Set in the early 1800s, this captivating, romantic second book of the Ransome Trilogy from author Kaye Dacus unfolds with the grace, power, and excitement of an ocean storm.

Charlotte Ransome, desperate to reach Jamaica to see her secret fiancé, disguises herself as a midshipman for a convoy led by her brother, Captain William Ransome. Meanwhile, William and his new bride, Julia, face the rough swells of the sea and of marriage as they try to adjust to life together.

When yellow fever befalls Charlotte and her identity is discovered, she begs first officer, Ned Cochran, and Julia to keep her presence and illness from her brother. But could this secret create insurmountable waves between Julia and William? And will Ned’s tender care of Charlotte change the tide of her affections forever?

This smart, engaging tale is about holding on to faith during the journey to love and be loved.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Kaye Dacus, author of Ransome's Honor has a BA in English, with a minor in history, and an MA in writing popular fiction. Her love of the Regency era started with Jane Austen. Her passion for literature and for history come together to shape her creative, well-researched, and engaging writing.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Harvest House Publishers (June 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0736927549
• ISBN-13: 978-0736927543
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #912,434 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Kaye Dacus is an author and editor who has been writing fiction for more than twenty years. Pursuing her passion for writing, she earned a Master of Arts in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University. She is a former Vice President and long-time member of American Christian Fiction Writers, and is also a founding member of Middle Tennessee Christian Writers. Kaye lives in Nashville, Tennessee, and writes contemporary and historical romances. To find out more about Kaye and her books, please visit her online at kayedacus.com.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great summer read, August 16, 2010

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Jennifer Fleming - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ransome's Crossing (The Ransome Trilogy) (Paperback)

Kaye Dacus has officially become one of my favorite authors with Ransome's Crossing, which combines romance on the high seas with spiritual lessons that kept me thinking for hours after I put the book down. Filled with engaging characters, fast paced action and sweet romance this book was a fabulous read that is impossible to put down! I highly recommend this book, and advise book lovers to get their hands on everything Kaye has written or will write!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ransome's Crossing, August 16, 2010

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Daphne Woodall - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ransome's Crossing (The Ransome Trilogy) (Paperback)

Ransome's Crossing is the first book I had read by Kaye Dacus. It is evident that this is not Ms. Dscus's first book. It was well written and her subject well researched as the book was great at 'showing' the scenes through the eyes of Midshipman Lott and the other characters aboard the ships.

Though I love history I don't read many historicals but this was one I thoroughly enjoyed and had a hard time putting down. The only disappointment is now I have to wait for the next book in the Ransome Trilogy! And as a book lover, no Kindle for me, I love the feel of the book and the beautifully done book cover.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Adventure on a boat as a crew member and Romance, November 12, 2010

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squiresj (Wasola, Mo) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ransome's Crossing (The Ransome Trilogy) (Paperback)

I feel like I've been on an adventure across the seas. As one who has been to Jamaica, I really enjoyed the trip. I was was so caught up in Charlotte dressing as a midshipmen and hiring on to the crew to go across the sea to find her intended she thought. But the adventure itself will enthrall you.
You feel with Charlotte and all the unfair treatment she received at hands of crew members but they thought she was a boy. Yet she took it all in stride.
You learn about boats in the 1800s.
The balls Charlotte attended would have bored me same as they did Charlotte. I enjoyed an adventure more. I always loved a challenge.
Ne's struggles over issues of losing men at battle on a previous ship make it hard for him to accept command of a cargo ship when the Captain is killed at sea. But Charlotte's brother, William, knows he can handle it and needs it to get past his losses. He rose to the challenge. Also he recognized Charlotte but never gave her away until both he and she came down with yellow fever.
I loved the adventure the most and how people are drawn together and it isn't at all about sex but a relationship and finding each other.