The Temple at Landfall (Celaeno)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Intelligent humor
  • 2005 Lambda Literary Finalist
  • Jane Fletcher is the consummate story teller and plot wizard
  • Celaneo Series...read me
  • The art of storytelling
The Temple at Landfall (Celaeno)
Jane Fletcher
Manufacturer: Bold Strokes Books
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ASIN: 1933110279

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Intelligent humor.......2007-05-02

Everyone else has done an excellent job of reviewing this book. The only thing missing seems to be comments on the intelligent humor of the book. In several places I found myself smirking, chuckling or even snorting at the very subtle humor of the story.

This was most often found in the dialog. Without giving anything away, one perfect example is the strangest variation of "May the Goddess watch over you" statements ever heard.

While this is not my first Jane Fletcher book, it is my first from the Celaeno World Series, and I assure you that I plan to read every book in this series.

5 out of 5 stars 2005 Lambda Literary Finalist.......2007-04-08


I enjoyed this book immensely. I read it to the conclusion and immediately read it again. This is a wonderfully well written speculative novel (see the description below).

A terrific story, the pages just flow so easily and so enjoyably that you find yourself reading the last page much too quickly considering the book is almost 300 pages. Be prepared, while the character's feelings and actions are authentic to today's world, the setting is much like I would imagine the middle ages had been with all the brutality of that era as well.

The character development is superb, with many quiet moments of huge impact to the reader. I especially remember Lynn speaking to Kim on page 78 about the price she pays because she is an Imprinter and in no control what so ever of her own life. In addition, there are some thrilling scenes that leave you breathless. One thing that I enjoyed immensely was the sense of humor from each of the main characters, they all were very unique to the individual, I am impressed thinking back on it and enjoyed it every much while reading.

What ever you do, do not read the end of the book first, it really will reduce the payoff if you don't wait to read it last. I mainly enjoy romances so this took me by surprise. The romance, while integral to the characters development and the plot, is secondary. It is the story that you become enthralled with. I liked it so much I devoured the other three books in the series in one week. It really doesn't matter which order you read the novels in (I read Temple at Landfall first).

Don't miss any of the books in the Celaeno World Series by Jane Fletcher

The Rangers at Roadsend
The Temple at Landfall
The Walls of Westernfort
Dynasty of Rogues

From the publisher's web site -

Lynn feels more like a prisoner than the chosen of the Goddess. Transfer to another temple is her chance to taste a little freedom on the journey, but all does not go to plan and her dull life is shattered by the dangers and choices that await her. (Previously released as The World Celaeno Chose)

Book Description
In a world without men, imprinter Lynn has a vital gift--the ability to link strands of DNA to create new life. Owned by the Temple, protected and effectively held prisoner there, she leads a life of quiet despair, shut away forever from her family and the world outside.

Then into her life comes Kim; tough, worldly, and courageous, part of a squadron of rangers assigned to protect her on the arduous journey through the mountains to Landfall, the holiest of the Temple sites. Haunted by a tragedy in her own past, Kim is quickly drawn to the lonely young imprinter.

But as the two women grow closer, they know they are putting themselves in grave danger. For in a world where the Church rules the State, there are people who will stop at nothing to make sure Lynn can never escape....

5 out of 5 stars Jane Fletcher is the consummate story teller and plot wizard.......2006-09-08

Jane Fletcher is the consummate storyteller and plot wizard. Getting caught up in the action happens as if by magic and the fantasy elements are long forgotten. The world Fletcher creates, the characters she brings to life, and the rich detail described in eloquent prose, all serve to keep the reader enchanted, satisfied, yet wanting more. A 2005 Lammy finalist, "The Temple at Landfall" is surely a winner in this reader's book, and as an author, Jane Fletcher is the Goddess herself.
What could be more important than creating new life and reveling in the joy of having the gifts to perform such miracles? In the world of Celaeno, without men to procreate, women rely on the Imprinters for continuation of the species. Lynn, chosen by the Goddess to function as an Imprinter, also has healing talents and a heart of gold. At the tender age of twelve, the Sisters claimed her for the temple at Fairfield where she soon learned the ropes and proved to be their greatest asset. Before long, word of Lynn's gift spreads and she is whisked away to the temple at Landfall by Sister Smith--an ambitious political fool who longs to be the Chief Consultant at any cost. Only, instead of feeling privileged, Lynn feels like a slave destined for a celibate, hapless, and exhausting life under the rule and watchful eye of the Sisters who truly believe they are doing the Goddess's will. The leaders use religion to justify their less than pious actions where greed, backstabbing, political maneuverings, and ignorance prove the inner sanctum is less than holy. Lynn wonders if the Guards (the Sister's army) are there to protect her or to keep her from running away.
When Lynn meets the fearless, handsome, and brilliant heroine Lieutenant Kim Ramon of the 23rd Squadron of Rangers, the soldier is brusque surmising the Imprinter is asking silly questions. However, Lynn soon finds that she can't deny her lustful thoughts and profound attraction for the noble warrior. Kim knows all too well the prohibition of mingling with the holy ones, but Lynn is not your average Imprinter. She makes it hard for Kim to ignore the woman behind the title.
Fletcher's claim to fame is her compelling narrative, plot twists, intense action sequences, vivid scenery, and the reader's hope that against all odds the heroines will live happily ever after. The intelligence with which Fletcher writes about imprinting verses cloning, religion verses science, religious leaders verses heretics, and her attempt to show the sort of biased, unsupported dogma that religious fanatics pass off as rational unquestionable fact makes The Temple at Landfall not only entertaining but thought-provoking as well. Don't miss it. Once you visit Celaeno, you won't want to leave. "The Temple at Landfall" is a pleasure to read, hard to put down, and is the perfect addition to any library. I recommend everything this 2005 Golden Crown Literary Society winner, for "The Walls of Westernfort," has penned.

5 out of 5 stars Celaneo Series...read me.......2006-08-01

Fletcher's Celaneo series is well-written and the character development makes the book.

The main character, Lynn, holds the key to all. The mystery behind who wants to control whom and what they need will keep you on the edge of your seat.

5 out of 5 stars The art of storytelling.......2006-05-21

There are two basic premises to fantasy storytelling. One: the possibilities are endless. Two: don't lose your audience. This book can be held up as the paradigm for all fantasy storytellers. Jane Fletcher creates an engaging central character in Lynn so well that a reader forgets the words and begins to experience the tale. Lynn has an extraordinary skill that is beautifully balanced by grounded, natural human feelings. Fletcher knows her craft and executes it well. Too often, writers attempt to hide their shortcomings with an excess of superflous words or a bombardment of technological wizardry. Fletcher has no need to employ such smoke and mirrors. She is a first class author with an enchanting imagination. I'm glad that this book was written and I'm definitely going to read Rangers at Roadsend and Wall at Westernfort.
Landfalls of Paradise: Cruising Guide to the Pacific Islands (Latitude 20 Books)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • A Useful Resource
  • the only one of its kind
Landfalls of Paradise: Cruising Guide to the Pacific Islands (Latitude 20 Books)
Earl R. Hinz , and Jim Howard
Manufacturer: University of Hawaii Press
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ASIN: 0824830377

Book Description

The fifth edition of this sailing standard includes updated charts and text reflecting changes in regulations and facilities for most countries and specific ports of entry. New appendices include procedures for entry to Australia, which are more exacting than most Pacific landfalls, and an extensive list of information sources: cruising guidebooks, important general tourist guides, chart suppliers, and key web sites for the countries covered by Landfalls of Paradise.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A Useful Resource.......2006-11-06

I am planning to sail to the South Pacific next year, and this seems like a very valuable planning tool. It has some information about the history of European exploration, weather patterns, general geography, route planning, etc., but the bulk of the volume is devoted to specific info about the individual island groups, and individual islands in them.
I predict this will be open often during my trip, along with Charlies Charts and a few others.

4 out of 5 stars the only one of its kind.......2000-11-13

Considing the relatively small market for a book like this, it's not surprising there's virtually nothing comparable in print. And Earl's territory is vast - all of the Pacific islands from Hawaii to New Zealand and north into Micronesia. The numerous maps should prove useful for orientation and could save you a bundle on official charts (although the author and publisher disclaim any responsibility for errors). There's lots of useful 'passage planning', yacht entry, weather, and public holiday information here, but the country intros could be shortened and the yacht facility sections beefed up. The oversized B&W photos throughout the book occupy space that could be better utilized. An appendix provides four pages outlining the use of amateur mobil radios, but no mention of communicating over the internet is to be found herein. At times, the coverage is skeletal and uneven. For example, on Tahiti only Papeete is visited. Moorea isn't included (!) and the popular Leeward Islands merit only a few lines. In contrast the seldom-visited Austral and Gambier islands receive four pages of maps and texts. In Fiji, Earl only descibes facilities in the main ports of entry: Suva, Lautoka, Levuka, and Savusavu. Really out of the way anchorages are seldom discussed. All that said, these criticisms are mute as there simply isn't another South Pacific cruising guide to choose from. It's a credit to Earl Hinz that he has kept this book going through four editions, and hopefully the electronic revolution will allow him to rejuvenate his book. Meanwhile Landfalls of Paradise is a basic reference work every Pacific sailor will want to carry aboard.
Ocean Passages and Landfalls
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    Ocean Passages and Landfalls
    Rod Heikell and Andy O'Grady
    Manufacturer: Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson Ltd
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    Release Date: 2005-05-31

    Product Description

    Ocean Passages and Landfalls is a handbook for world cruisers. It provides invaluable passage-planning information for crossing the oceans, with discussions on climates, seasons, oceanography and the merits of different world cruising routes. The bulk of the book is an Ocean-by-Ocean round up and at the beginning of each of these sections is a description of routes, followed by information on the countries relevant to these routes. Details of formalities and regulations are then followed by esential information on key harbours and landfalls. The book is fully illustrated with over 300 charts and plans in full colour. It is a completely up to date reference by authors who have between them sailed in all the oceans that are discussed in this book.
    Darkover: First Contact (Darkover Omnibus: Darkover Landfall & Two to Conquer)
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Not what I've expected, but not that bad...
    Darkover: First Contact (Darkover Omnibus: Darkover Landfall & Two to Conquer)
    Marion Zimmer Bradley
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    ASIN: 0756402247
    Release Date: 2004-09-07

    Book Description

    This omnibus features two classic, long-unavailable Darkover novels-Darkover Landfall and Two to Conquer-in one volume for the first time.

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Not what I've expected, but not that bad..........2006-12-08

    When I`ve attempted to tackle the Darkover saga in Chronological order, Landfall was the first place to go (I`ve already had read a few of the novels). I was expecting an "origin" story, where all the mysteries were solved or hinted, but instead, this is a stand alone novel, that is vaguely connected to the rest of the saga. In it self not a very good one.
    One the other hand "Conquer" is very long book, set at the end of the Ages of Chaos, with a very complex story. Sometimes you feel like quiting during the reading, but I must say that the last chapters made my journey trough all this novel very rewarding, at the end you end up loving this wounded characters.
    Landfall along the Chesapeake: In the Wake of Captain John Smith
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      Landfall along the Chesapeake: In the Wake of Captain John Smith
      Susan Schmidt
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      ASIN: 0801882966

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      In 2002, Susan Schmidt retraced John Smith's 1608 voyage on the Chesapeake Bay. In Landfall along the Chesapeake, a cruising guide for Chesapeake boaters and a field log for naturalists, Schmidt compares the beauty of ancestral legacy and childhood memory to her observations on a 100-day voyage in a 22-foot boat.

      As she circles the Bay counterclockwise from Jamestown, she explores Smith's encounters with Native Americans and the Bay's ecological changes over the past four hundred years. On each river and creek, she quotes Smith's journals on matching wits with Powhatan, meeting Pocahontas, surviving thunderstorms, ambush, and a stingray's barb. Anchored on wild creeks, Schmidt observes swans and dragonflies, lightning and sunsets; in port she interviews colorful characters and working watermen about blue crabs and oysters.

      Scientists explain the Bay's nitrogen overload, water-level rise, anoxia, Pfiesteria, Kepone, and the Ghost Fleet. Native American chiefs discuss their heritage then and now. Ashore, Schmidt walks on her ancestor's farm, now a military chemical dump, and climbs her grandfather's lighthouse. Despite her despair at bad air quality and diminished fisheries, and her dread of high wind and rough seas, Schmidt expresses gratitude for small-town hospitality and the navigation skills her father taught her.

      Darkover Landfall (Darkover)
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      • Best science fiction series ever
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      Marion Zimmer Bradley
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      5 out of 5 stars The Saga Begins.......2006-03-04

      If you like sci fi you will like this book. Extremly fast short easy read that instantly makes you want to read the rest. I have read this book over and over and I highly recommend the author and this book in particular.

      4 out of 5 stars the origins of Darkover.......2003-09-13

      A Darkover novel.

      Chronologically, this is the first Darkover novel. Here we are introduced to the founders of Darkover. We see how humans first came to the planet, and how they began to adapt to their new surroundings. Unlike many other fantasy series, humans were not created on Darkover, but rather there was a space ship on a trip to begin a colony on another planet when the ship had troubles and crashed on an uncharted planet. Granted, that is not a terribly original idea either, but the how Bradley treats the topic is very original, and very well done.

      The crew is faced with the dilemma of whether to try to rebuild the ship (which will take several years at best) or to try to settle in and adapt on the unnamed planet (the planet does not get the name Darkover for at least a hundred years of its history). The crew and colonists are divided on this. Before anything else can be done there must be preliminary exploration of the planet so that they will be able to survive for as many years as necessary and also because if they are to be trapped on the planet for a while they must know what kind of planet it is.

      We are given glimpses of an ESP power that will be refined throughout the series and are introduced to an alien (though native to Darkover) race. We are shown the Ghost Wind, which induces humans to release their inhibitions. ...

      This novel serves as an introduction to Darkover (I believe it was the first novel in the series that I read years ago) as well as an important time in the history of Darkover (obviously, it is the founding). Darkover Landfall may not be the best novel in the series, but it provided enough interest for me to want to read more in the series.

      5 out of 5 stars This series is a thrilling blend of Sci-fi and Fantasy!.......2003-06-25

      Heroines: varied

      Colonists journeying to a new home make an emergency landing on an inhospitable planet and are stranded there. The once technologically advanced people regress to a medieval type of feudalism but acquire some impressive psi powers along the way thanks to intermarrying with the planet's natives, a large supply of a psychic ability boosting flower called Kireseth, and matrix crystals.

      The Darkoverans' still spacefaring Terran cousins rediscover them a few thousand years later and culture shock ensues as they try to become members of a galactic Imperial society.

      What worked for me:

      You may already know her as the author of "The Mists of Avalon" and "The Firebrand", but Marion Zimmer Bradley was also an excellent writer of science fiction as well. I got into the "Darkover" series as a teen and slurped them up quite eagerly. (Bear in mind these novels were written from the early 1960s onward, so some of them have a heavy dose of pro-woman thinking. But I can live with that, as there were no stories of this sort in that day and age. DARKOVER was groundbreaking when it came to putting women at the forefront of science fiction and fantasy novels instead of relegating them to the cast of supporting characters behind a "more capable" male protagonist.)

      Size-wise the women come in every shape, size, and ability.

      What didn't work for me:

      Opinion is divided as to how to sort out all these books. There are 20+ novels set in this world, but the author did not write them "in order". You can go to her home page and see both the publication order and the chronological order of the books and decide for yourself how to read them. If you choose to start with the chronologically earliest novel be forewarned it's good and will give you a great sense of background on the world, but it isn't the very best of the series so read a few more titles as well before making your decision about the universe of DARKOVER. (There lots of enjoyable short stories about this world as well, but I suggest reading at least a few novels before trying an anthology.)

      Overall:
      Princess Leia meets Xena Warrior Princess in this blend of science fiction and fantasy where laser pistol shootouts occur alongside sword fighting. A must-read for fans of those two genres.

      Warning: There are some references to homosexuality in some of the books.

      If you liked the Darkover series you might also enjoy "Cosm", "HomeGoing", "A Civil Campaign", "Memory", "Mirror Dance", "Channeling Cleopatra", "Time Pressure", "Ascendant Sun", "StarKissed", "Star-Crossed Lovers", or "Oracle".

      5 out of 5 stars Best science fiction series ever.......2000-09-15

      I recommend that a new reader of science fiction in general or of Marion Zimmer Bradley begin with this book, since it is chronologically the first Darkover novel. The series is my all time favorite, closely followed by the Riverworld series of Pilip Jose Farmer and the Dune Series. Anyway, the best book of all is "The Heritage of Hastur" but they are all terrific. MZB liked "The Heritage of Hastur" best, herself, I remember reading somewhere. This is a REAL science fiction series, not a fantasy series, and it is the best of the best.

      4 out of 5 stars Too Short!.......2000-08-01

      Really, that's my only serious complaint about the book. I would have liked to see MZB spend more time on the founding of what became Darkover. Given that I haven't become bored with Darkover books more than twice as long (Stormqueen! comes to mind, for example), she obviously would have been capable of it. Also, in the short novel with a teeny little 14-years-later epilogue, we're presented with at least as large of an ensemble cast as the one found in Stormqueen!, and I couldn't develop the same amount of affection for the characters because there just wasn't TIME. I would have loved to know more about Judy and her daughter Lori, or about what Father Valentine did after initially beginning his "penance," but it just wasn't there.

      That depressed me.

      Otherwise, the book is quite good. I particularly enjoyed the evolution of the names that become important in later novels. (Del Rey becomes Delleray, New Skye becomes Neskaya, etc.)
      Destiny's Landfall: A History of Guam
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
      • Excellent History
      • We didn't land on Magellan, Magellan landed on us...
      • A fascinating, in-depth look into the history of Guam
      Destiny's Landfall: A History of Guam
      Robert F. Rogers
      Manufacturer: University of Hawaii Press
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      Binding: Paperback

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      This abundantly illustrated and richly documented history provides a comprehensive look at one of the world's last colonies. Rogers evokes the dramatic but little-known saga of Guam's people from the precontact era to Spanish domination, from colonial rule under a US naval government to the massive military invasions of World War II, and on through to the present.

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Excellent History.......2007-01-12

      Well written readable history of the Chamorro people, the settlement, cultures and development of Guam. I do not know how to improve on this book.

      3 out of 5 stars We didn't land on Magellan, Magellan landed on us..........2003-01-22

      Destiny's Landfall is a book which I would love to like. A supposedly thorough, comprehensive history of my island of Guam, it seemed too good to be true when I purchased it as an undergraduate. It eventually was too good to be true.

      I cannot fault Rogers in terms of his completeness or accuracy, he has taken nearly every text imaginable pretaining to Guam and somehow woven them all together into a narrative of some sort, which is occasionally exciting but ultimately demeaning, archaic and mediocre.

      Rogers cannot sustain his own biases for more than a chapter in his text. Beginning with the always questionable "parable of the tribes," which is one of those wonderful little bed time stories that haole people tell themselves in practical and academic forms to soothe their aching consciences and souls. I found myself reiterating time and time again, where is the agency, where is the spirit? Where is the soul of the Chamorro people in this? "Where are they themselves?" I asked myself at times.

      It was Victorian Anthropological deja'vu for me, reading a text written today through a mindset of a century ago. The title in itself alludes to the mettle of the text, "destiny's landfall." Sounds something white western and exciting. Of course this all comes at the espense of the indengous inhabitants as this history of Guam celebrates the actions, accomplishments of those luckly losers who made landfall on Guam and gives little attention to those unfortunate people, already on Guam, that they fell upon. The Chamorro people, save for the contemporary sections of the text are painted as little more than mannequins which are placed and posed at the whims of primary texts from European/Western explorers, priests government officials and other washouts. No attempt is made to mitigate the racist writings of the past centuries, the history of Guam is reported as it has always been, of a victimized people, with no power over anything (as destiny the Spanish, Japanese or Americans control them), who somehow have survived, but lost everything in the process.

      A point could be made that this is because of the lack of any voice of defense for the Chamorros in the source documents since they were all written by outsiders, however this intimates to less of a hope for objectivity and search for truth by the author, but more for a racist laziness, which would report everything from old Spanish documents, near verbatim, except for where Magellan landed.

      I rate this text with a three despite my loathing for it, because the comprehensive nature of it cannot be denied. The rating would be much higher if Rogers had attempted to create a balanced history, implying a new and different voice, one which centered around those that have lived on Guam for thousands of years, rather than its Europeans explorers, tyrannical tourists and lazy lay-overs, rather than retiterating the voice of every Spanish and American Govenror of Guam since time immemorial. But since it did not, the rating is only average, for in spirit it is an average text, anyone could of put this together.

      5 out of 5 stars A fascinating, in-depth look into the history of Guam.......1998-09-11

      Bob Rogers offers an insightful and gripping view into the history of the island where America's day begins. Rogers' thorough research shows as he takes the reader from the landing of Magellan, right up through the modern day issues and struggles of this tiny, yet action packed island. Roger's fluid style coupled with his amusing stories of such things as "the big, ugly dinnerboat" that sits in Tumon bay, make for a thoroughly enjoyable read. If you are looking for one book that will give you all you need to know about the history of Guam, look no further.
      Landfall: A Channel Story
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Landfall: A Channel Story is a wonderful read
      • Absorbing and Suspenseful
      • Romantic adventure novel during WWII
      • A romantic nostalgic adventure for all ages.
      • A romantic nostalgic adventure for all ages.
      Landfall: A Channel Story
      Nevil Shute
      Manufacturer: Paper Tiger (NJ)
      ProductGroup: Book
      Binding: Hardcover

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      ASIN: 1889439223

      Book Description

      A romantic World War II adventure about the strength of true love and how it can overcome any obstacle. A British air reconnaissance officer falls for a pub waitress, but finds his lift in chaos when he accidentally bombs a British U-boat, mistaking it for a German submarine. What begins as a romantic fling develops into true love as Mona fights to present the evidence she has discovered about this tragedy in the hope that it will absolve her lover.

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Landfall: A Channel Story is a wonderful read.......2007-09-19

      I've been a fan of Nevil Shute since seeing and reading On The Beach many years ago. I thought I'd read every one of his books but recently checked my library against a list and found I'd missed Landfall. As with everything he wrote it's a warm, kind human story entwined with the aircraft, ships, and the sea. His technical acumen is always apparent. Just a fine, pleasant read.

      4 out of 5 stars Absorbing and Suspenseful.......2000-10-08

      I have just reread this book after many years, and it was just as charming and engrossing as the first time. Nevil Shute's work never fails to bring to life the characters and make real the settings, generally of young people trying to make their way in a world fraught with the upheaval of World War II. "Landfall" is a simple story built upon heartfelt emotion and the edginess of danger. It sets the cold technical and strategic details of war against the fumbling confusion of young people trying to find their way through the wilderness of first love. The plot is absorbing and suspenseful, the characters appealing, and the style first rate.

      5 out of 5 stars Romantic adventure novel during WWII.......1999-03-31

      A romantic adventure novel that takes place at the height of World War II. A British air reconnaissance officer pursues a local pub waitress, only to have his life thrown into chaos when he accidentally bombs a British U-boat, mistaking it for a German sub. A relationship that began as a romantic fling is suddenly tested by sincere trust and devotion as Mona fights to make the Royal British Navy listen to the evidence she has discovered about this tragedy that could absolve Lt. Chambers. A twisting, spine-bending climax leaves the reader on the edge of their seat as the lieutenant's attempt to amend his actions nearly separates the two forever. This is a story about the strength of true love and how it can overcome any obstacle ... even a world war.

      5 out of 5 stars A romantic nostalgic adventure for all ages........1999-03-31

      A romantic adventure novel that takes place at the height of World War II. A British air reconnaissance officer pursues a local pub waitress, only to have his life thrown into chaos when he accidentally bombs a British U-boat, mistaking it for a German sub. A relationship that begins as a romantic fling is suddenly tested by sincere trust and devotion as Mona fights to make the Royal British Navy listen to the evidence she has discovered about this tragedy that may absolve Lt. Chambers. A twisting, spine-bending climax leaves the reader on the edge of their seat as fate almost separates the two forever. This is a story about the strength of true love and how it can overcome any obstacle ... even a world war.

      5 out of 5 stars A romantic nostalgic adventure for all ages........1999-03-31

      A romantic adventure novel that takes place at the height of world war II. A British air reconnaissance officer persues a local pub waitress, only to have his live upheaved when he accidently bombs a British u-boat, mistaking it for a German sub. A relationship that begins as a romantic fling is suddenly tested by sincere trust and devotation as Mona fights to make the Royal British Navy listen to the evidence she has discovered about this tragedy that may absolve Lt. Chambers. A twisting, spine-bending climax leaves the reader on the edge of their seat as fate almost seperates the two forever. This is a story about the strength of true love and how it can overcome any obstacle ... even a world war.
      The Many Landfalls of John Cabot
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        The Many Landfalls of John Cabot
        Peter E. Pope
        Manufacturer: University of Toronto Press
        ProductGroup: Book
        Binding: Paperback

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        ASIN: 0802071503

        Book Description

        On 24 June 1497 John Cabot landed somewhere on the eastern seaboard of what is now Canada, yet even today, five hundred years later, no one knows precisely where. Once an issue in diplomatic negotiations over title to a continent, Cabot's landfall has also been the subject, especially in centennial years, of competing attempts to appropriate the meaning of the event.

        Beginning with the historical context of Cabot's journey, Pope traces the various landfall theories which have placed his landing in locations from the Strait of Belle Isle to Cape Breton. The very uncertainty of our knowledge, he argues, has allowed nationalists in both Newfoundland and Canada to shape the debate about Cabot's itinerary and to stake claims to the landfall that amount to the invention of differing national traditions. As well, Pope concludes, the invented tradition of 'discovery' has allowed Europeans and their descendants to overlook the fact that their possession of North America is based on appropriation from Aboriginal peoples.

        Well-illustrated with period maps, engravings, and stamps, The Many Landfalls of John Cabot will appeal to readers interested in early European transatlantic voyages, in the nature of the anniversaries that have celebrated Cabot's landing, and in the question of how national pasts are constructed, often from ambiguous sources.

        The North American Society for Oceanic History, John Lyman Book Award 1997 (in the area of Canadian Naval and Maritime History
        Darkover Landfall
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          Darkover Landfall

          Manufacturer: Daw Books
          ProductGroup: Book
          Binding: Mass Market Paperback
          ASIN: B000H0DP8C

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