The Ransome Trilogy from exciting new author Kaye Dacus combines the wit romance and social commentary of Jane Austen with the sea-faring adventure of Horatio HornblowerJuly The war with France has ended and Captain William Ransome known for never letting women aboard his ship has returned to Portsmouth England Julia Witherington considered an old-maid at discovers that she must marry immediately to receive a large dowry Julia knows that the only man she doesnt want to marry is William Ransome And the only man her father will approve of isWilliam RansomeWhen the couple strikes a financial deal to feign marriage for one year the adventure begins These stubborn people face humorous and hard situations that reveal what else they have in common--a growing affection for one another This intriguing tale of faith and loyalty is a wonderful new offering for readers of all genres.
