About this book
Louis Tracy's The Captain of the Kansas sweeps listeners aboard a turn-of-the-century steamship where mystery, romance, and danger cross the horizon. Set against the open sea, this classic sea story follows the elegant Isobel Baring, the spirited Elsie Maxwell, and an enigmatic captain whose methods unsettle both passengers and crew. A voyage that begins with genteel conversation soon runs into storms of character and circumstance—from inexplicable disappearances and whispered accusations to encounters with eccentric scholars and sudden violence—each scene rendered with brisk pacing and atmospheric detail.
Published in the early 1900s, the novel blends Edwardian social manners with high-seas adventure, exploring themes of duty, temptation, and the thin line between reputation and reality. Louis Tracy’s storytelling captures shipboard life—the claustrophobic camaraderie, the unpredictable ocean, and the moral choices that define men and women adrift from familiar shores.
Ideal for fans of classic maritime fiction, adventurous literature, and nautical mysteries, this audiobook will appeal to listeners who enjoy character-driven adventure and period atmosphere. Listen for a vivid, suspenseful journey that proves the sea still has secrets to tell.
