About this book
Cruise of the Esmeralda by Harry Collingwood launches you into a Victorian-era treasure hunt where family legend, ciphered directions, and the wide-open sea collide. When Captain Saint Leger’s family is left penniless, an old story of buried gold and jewels in the Eastern Seas becomes the only hope—if only the cryptic instructions can be read. Setting sail without all the answers, Saint Leger and his crew face the raw hazards of seamanship: towering storms, simmering mutiny, and ruthless pirates, all rendered with authentic nautical detail that defines classic sea stories.
This adventure fiction mixes young-adult appeal with historical maritime flavor, emphasizing courage, resourcefulness, and the bonds forged aboard ship. Collingwood’s vivid descriptions of shipboard life and the clever cipher puzzle at the heart of the quest keep tension high without losing the novel’s genteel Victorian tone. Ideal for listeners who love pirate encounters, treasure hunts, and coming-of-age voyages, Cruise of the Esmeralda is a brisk, atmospheric read for fans of classic sea tales and teen adventure fiction. Tune in for a stirring maritime journey full of suspense, seamanship, and old-world intrigue.
