Alpha Betas discussion

I'm looking for any sort of feedback on my novel, "Captain Nemo and the Legend of Dwarka." It's a historical SciFi adventure based on the work of Jules Verne. It's set in 1871, 14 years after the Indian Rebellion of 1857 in which Prince Dakkar (alias Captain Nemo) lost his family. There's a romantic plot, but it's spice-free. There's a bit of violence -- I would rate my work somewhere between PG and PG-13.

It's >62k words in length (25 chapters, each 5-7 pages long).

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Premise:

After the publications of "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" and "The Mysterious Island," the world is now familiar with Captain Nemo's history -- and the details of his demise.

Doctor Grace Evans, an English medical missionary living in colonial India, makes a discovery which brings her to the conclusion that Captain Nemo is still alive, and that his infamous vessel of revenge still lurks in the depths of the ocean.

Seeing this as an opportunity to do greater good in the world, she blackmails him into taking her aboard, turning the tables on his dubious record of holding hostages. Grace joins him on an expedition to India's legendary sunken city, and becomes entangled in a plot to destroy the British empire's hold on India.

As their adventure takes them around the world, the minister of mercy and the so-called "archangel of vengeance" discover that they are kindred spirits, and that the forces which drive them into danger are also drawing them together.

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This is a passion project that I've poured hours of research into. I've studied the work of Jules Verne with a borderline obsessive fervor, but I've gleaned most of my inspiration from the years I've lived in India and from my Indian husband and in-laws.

This being said, I'm a novice writer and I have a lot to learn. I'm 100% open to constructive criticism -- the harsher the better. I'm open to making big changes, and I'm also welcoming of little nit-picky suggestions. I want my book to be really good and well-polished before I publish it.

I have bad habits of info-dumping and "telling, not showing." I'm also uncertain about the last four chapters, and would like suggestions for improving the ending.

Please let me know if you're interested in beta-reading!

Hi Anna,

This sounds like a really interesting project. I'd be happy to take a look at it. Here's more information on my beta reading services:

https://janehartsock.com/beta-and-cri...

If you think I'd be a good fit for your needs, shoot me an email and we can get started.

Jane

Will Raywood
Hi Anna,
I love Jules Verne, and I'd be happy to beta read. Feel free to send me a private message.
All the best

Hi,
I'm a freelance beta reader available to give detailed and informative critique on plot, pacing, dialogue and overall thoughts for a reasonable price of $10 for 10,000 words . If you want someone who isn't flaky, someone who will actually give you real feedback with clear answers. I'm exactly who you're looking for.
Yours sincerely,
Glory.
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