Chesapeake Bound An Annapolis Novel
Chesapeake Bound An Annapolis Novel by Thomas Guay is a historical narrative published by Globe Pequot Publishing on April 1, 2025. This edition spans 268 pages and is presented in English. The story unfolds in London, 1763, where gifted musician and medical apprentice Michael Shea faces dire circumstances after being wrongfully accused of murder and losing his livelihood. In search of adventure and a fresh start, he embarks on a perilous journey to the American colonies as an indentured servant aboard the brig The Delight, alongside other desperate immigrants.
Readers will find a tale that explores themes of belonging, resilience, and the harsh realities of life at sea. As Michael navigates the treacherous trans-Atlantic voyage, he confronts not only the physical challenges posed by storms and illness but also the looming threat of the true murderer who seeks to silence him. The narrative delves into the lives of ordinary people striving for a better future, highlighting the struggles against a rigid class system and the pursuit of freedom. This edition invites readers to experience the trials and tribulations faced by those who ventured into the unknown in search of hope and opportunity.
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A story of desperate immigrants looking for adventure, advancement, love, and, most of all, a sense of belonging in the colonies
London, 1763: Gifted musician and medical apprentice Michael Shea is living rough after being blackballed from working as a surgeon’s assistant. Not only does Michael lose his gig playing fiddle in a tavern, he also is framed for the murder of a tavern patron visiting from colonial Virginia. Worse, Michael realizes his ladylove wasn’t interested in true love. He was just a divertissement.
Heartbroken and out of options, Michael and his friend, Danny, escape the turmoil by shipping out on the misnamed brig The Delight as lowly indentured servants. On board are forty-eight other desperate souls—everyday people risking their lives to immigrate to the wilds of America, hoping for a better life in the colonies where they can break free of a rigid class system, prejudice, and poverty. Michael’s medical skills prove critical as the passengers endure the ravages of the long trans-Atlantic journey from London to Annapolis: killer storms, accidents, sickness, and Barbary raiders. While attending to the sick, Michael realizes that he has not yet escaped the murder for which he was framed—and that the real killer will do anything to keep his identity a secret.
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