The Captain's Table

by Muriel Bolger

Popular and well-respected, Captain Doug Burgess is always in control. But appearances can be deceiving and, as the luxury cruise liner he mans makes its way through the Mediterranean, Captain Doug becomes increasingly distracted by problems at home. Meanwhile, the passengers—including a couple on honeymoon, a wealthy divorcee in search of a new husband, and a recently-separated Dubliner—are all looking for an escape from their ordinary lives, but not everyone can sail away from their problems.

448 pages, Paperback

First published June 3, 2013

About the author

Muriel Bolger is an experienced travel writer and magazine editor

Reviews

[Lynne · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you have been on a cruise read this book. I loved it 5 stars.

[Kimberley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lovely summer read, but the Amount. Of. Typos. 🙄😒😭

[Katy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed this story. Like being on a cruise

[Siobhán Lucid · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good like if the owner of the hotel in dirty dancing told the story from his perspective 😬

[Siobhán Cullen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was looking for a light read and this certainly fit the bill. I had no expectations before I started it and surprised myself in how much I enjoyed it. Having been on a cruise I could identify with many of the passengers and the ships routine though I was never lucky enough to receive any gold embossed invitations. Yes, this is a light book but it is an enjoyable read. Off to look at cruise brochures now

[Jerome · Rating 3 out of 5]

An easy read! I enjoyed getting to know the characters, I thought the character updates after the cruise had finished was a great idea. I will look out for another of Muriel Bolger's books.

[Hilary · Rating 2 out of 5]

It does what it says on the tin. Easy holiday read, nothing to tax the brain. Nice and simple.

[Helen · Rating 1 out of 5]

A light read not very interesting . Ending predictable