The Oceans and the Stars A Novel by Mark Helprin 2023

Description: The Oceans and the Stars is rated 93% by Amazon users. IN NEAR PERFECT CONDITION Mark Helprin, is a bestselling author of Winter’s Tale and A Soldier of the Great War. Here he presents a novel about the majesty of the sea; a life dedicated to duty, honor, and country; and the gift of falling in love. A Navy captain near the end of a decorated career, is disciplined, intelligent, and determined to do what’s right. Unfortunately he makes an enemy of POTUS , who assigns him to command a doomed ship line’s only prototype; with the intent to humiliate a man who should/ could have been an admiral. Rather than resign he takes the new assignment in stride and falls in last-chance (best part of the book) love on the way. Soon thereafter, he is deployed on a mission that subjects his integrity, morality, and skill to the ultimate test. This novel celebrates the virtues of living by the laws of conscience, decency, and sacrifice. Aye aye.

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Location: Winnetka, Illinois

End Time: 2024-11-25T00:00:01.000Z

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