The Captain And Commissioner Two Books In One Volume

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Captain of the Caryatid (1997) Captain Septimus Macready commander of the lighthouse tender CARYATID presides over the peaceful Celtic port of Porth Ardur while for second officer Charlie Farthing it feels as though he has found the home he's always dreamt of. James St John Stanier newly appointed Harbour Master is ambitious and determined to make his mark and wears his authority on his sleeve. In this unique novel of seamanship rivalry and romance the CARYATID'S course and the Harbour Master's ambitions move towards collision on the lovely island of Ynyscraven second home to the CARYATID'S The Cruise of the Commissioner (1998) Captain James St John Stanier formerly Porth Ardur's ambitious Harbour Master has now been promoted to Commissioner of Celtic Lighthouses. And from this elevated position he is determined to get one over on Septimus Macready captain of the lighthouse tender Caryatid. So when Macready's ship literally steam-roller's Bishop Island's bakery Stanier sees a heaven-sent opportunity to put his rival down publicly. Battle lines are drawn. Stanier is eager for power and influence -- and the prospect of open-cast mining in the area holds considerable appeal. Macready stands for the traditional maritime community who cannot afford to see the Caryatid -- and their livelihoods -- scrapped. As tension builds and old loyalties are put to the test Stanier exerts his authority over Macready once more forcing him to put to sea in a dangerous storm.