The Temptress Voyages: SIngle-handed Passage, Temptress Returns

Edward Allcard's journey across the Atlantic Ocean in eighty days is described, including his encounters with severe gales, thief-catching in Spain, a seductive blonde in Gibraltar, sharks, and flying fish, and a near-death experience when knocked out by gear falling from aloft. He narrowly avoids the worst of the hurricane season and takes seventy-four days to reach the Azores, arriving exhausted, injured, and hungry. The next leg to Casablanca is enlivened by a female stowaway, and he makes a safe return to England. Allcard eloquently conveys his deep appreciation for the sea and the escape it offers from modern civilisation.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 420 pages
Publication date: 05 May 2022
Publisher: Lodestar Books

In a remarkable feat of seamanship, Allcard embarks on a daring expedition that spans six thousand miles in eighty days. He navigates the classic southern route, crossing the Atlantic westward, encountering a series of thrilling and perilous challenges along the way. Severe gales, encounters with thieves in Spain, a close call with a seductive blonde in Gibraltar, encounters with sharks and shoals of flying fish, and a near-death experience when knocked out by falling gear from above are just a few of the incidents that test his courage and determination.

Despite facing formidable obstacles, Allcard remains steadfast in his mission. His plan to avoid the worst of the hurricane season on his return voyage proves futile as the elements conspire against him. Through gales and headwinds, and one devastating storm, he battles against the elements for seventy-four days, reaching the Azores from New York, exhausted, injured, and famished.

The next leg of his journey takes him to Casablanca, where he encounters a female stowaway who adds an unexpected twist to his adventure. Finally, after a safe return to England, Allcard reflects on his experiences, eloquently conveying his deep appreciation for the sea and the escape it offers him from modern civilization's stresses and pressures.

Whether describing the pleasures of the open ocean or the trials of his journey, Allcard's writing is filled with vivid imagery and a profound sense of awe and wonder. His descriptions of the phosphorescent nights and the storms that rage beneath the surface of the sea are particularly captivating, as he captures the raw power and beauty of the natural world.

Through his writing, Allcard invites readers to share in his passion for the sea and to appreciate the incredible opportunities it offers for exploration, adventure, and escape. His story serves as a reminder of the vastness and majesty of the ocean, and the importance of preserving it for future generations.

Weight: 400g
Dimension: 198 x 129 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781907206573