Knights of the Sea
~ A Grim Tale of Murder, Politics, and Spoon Addiction ~

Book Two of The Wellborn Conspiracy
by Paul Marlowe
ISBN 9780973950595
April 2010

Forces are gathering in Victoria County, Cape Breton… Mostly political forces, there to influence the coming by-election: John Sparrow Thompson (Minister of Justice), along with Anna Leonowens and other supporters of women’s suffrage are hoping to raise the issue in the campaign. But others are using local resident Alexander Graham Bell as part of a project of Imperial Politics that threatens to destabilize the balance of the Great Powers. And then there are the assassins… If Elliott Graven and Paisley DeLoup were merely visiting Baddeck expecting a quiet summer holiday, they were in for a series of rude surprises.

"Paul Marlowe’s style of humor is reminiscent of Neil Gaiman’s lighter works... if you enjoy dry wit, Victoriana/steampunk elements, and plucky teenagers saving the world, you’ll probably like Knights of the Sea. It’s an tale of high adventure that takes a humorous look at… well, pretty much everything, from politics to romance to lycanthropy. Give it a shot if you liked Stardust or Good Omens." - Kelly Lasiter fantasyliterature.com

"...The main appeal of Marlowe's writing is the constant thread of offbeat humour in well-written prose... blessed with some dark undertones, [Knights of the Sea] is generally fun stuff. It is a fairly light and laugh-inducing read, with odd, likeable characters and settings.." - Craig Pinhey, Telegraph-Journal

"...the novel has multiple compelling features. It is a fast-paced blend of action-adventure, fantasy and historical novel, with the added elements of erudition, humour and wit. Marlowe's style is reminiscent of 19th century literature, yet timeless enough for a 21st century reader to grasp... Subtly and cleverly, author Paul Marlowe educates readers about the politics and preoccupations of late 19th century Canada." -Ruth Latta, CM Magazine

For historical notes about Knights of the Sea, click here.