Description
Daniel Rooke is a gifted young astronomer whose mind is always reaching for the stars, even as he struggles to find his place among the rigid expectations of naval life. When he is drawn into the orbit of Lieutenant Gardiner and the commodore, James Gilbert—an officer marked by chronic pain and a guarded, joyless exterior—Rooke’s careful observations become entangled with the pressures of command and the demands of duty. As the voyage unfolds, the novel blends historical detail with intimate character study, exploring how intellect, ambition, and loyalty are tested in the harsh realities of the sea. With Kate Grenville’s signature lyrical precision and psychological depth, this is a story about belonging, resilience, and the human cost of service—where the pursuit of knowledge can both illuminate and complicate everything it touches.
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paperback
Text Pub.
Published Jan 1, 2008
307 pages
ISBN: 9781921351785
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First Published
2008
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Lieutenant by Kate Grenville.