Ocean Without End

Swashbuckler Trilogy #1

by Kelly Gardiner

The Swashbuckler trilogy tells of the adventures of Lily, a young girl who grows from a pirate slave to a pirate princess.

This exciting new historical adventure series for children is set during the Napoleonic Wars, when the French navy occupied the Mediterranean in the final days of the golden age of piracy.

During a raid on her island home of Santa Lucia, 12-year-old Lily learns that her father, who she thought was dead, was taken by pirates, when she is taken at gunpoint by the tyrannical El Capitan de Diablo, and forced to work as a galley slave on his ship, Gisella.

Ocean Without End tells of Lily′s adventures as she makes her mark on the pirate world and embarks on her own journey in search of her father. Action-packed with swashbuckling action, it is also a story about family and unexpected friendship, longing and belonging, and about growing up in a strange and sometimes violent world.

174 pages, Paperback

First published April 7, 2006

About the author

Kelly Gardiner's new book is Miss Caroline Bingley, Private Detective (HarperCollins), co-written with Sharmini Kumar. Her most recent novels for young readers include a time slip adventure trilogy called 'The Firewatcher Chronicles': 'Brimstone', 'Phoenix', and 'Vigil'; and '1917: Australia's Great War', set in Flanders and in Melbourne during the First World War (all published by Scholastic).
Her novel 'Goddess' (HarperCollins) was based on the life of the remarkable Julie d'Aubigny, also known as Mademoiselle de Maupin - a 17th century opera singer and swordswoman.
Kelly's other books include the acclaimed young adult novels 'The Sultan's Eyes' and 'Act of Faith' (HarperCollins); and for younger readers, 'Billabong Bill's Bushfire Christmas' (Random House), and the ‘Swashbuckler!’ trilogy (HarperCollins): 'Ocean Without End', 'The Pirate's Revenge' and 'The Silver Swan'.
Kelly taught creative writing at La Trobe University for many years and now runs writing retreats and masterclasses. She lives in Melbourne, Australia, and on Waiheke Island, New Zealand.

Reviews

[Bonita · Rating 4 out of 5]

Okay not many people know this book but this book was so important to young me. I reread it so much its so crinkled now. I wanted to join Lily on her pirate adventures. These books were the reason I first wanted to be a pirate. Lily was 12 but didn't deal with anyones shit. I loved her and wanted to be her lmaoo

[Ashleigh · Rating 5 out of 5]

A grand pirate adventure suitable for younger readers!

The glossary at the back for sailing & pirate terms was nice, even if most didn’t end up being used in the book.

[Jenn Harding · Rating 4 out of 5]

hard to put it down, couldn't wait to read the other books

[kay · Rating 4 out of 5]

wish i read this when i was younger i would have adored lily ~