Le parcours de Nadine Slavinski dans l'archéologie et ses vastes voyages mondiaux éclairent profondément sa fiction captivante. Ses expériences en naviguant sur les océans et en s'immergeant dans diverses cultures fournissent des décors riches et des détails authentiques pour ses récits. Slavinski excelle dans la création de personnages mémorables naviguant dans le monde passionnant, souvent exotique, des aventuriers maritimes. Son œuvre invite les lecteurs dans un royaume vivant d'exploration et de découverte.
Set against the backdrop of Panama, the story revolves around a hidden treasure that sparks a fierce competition among treasure hunters. As various characters, each with their own motives and backgrounds, embark on a quest to claim the riches, themes of greed, betrayal, and adventure unfold. The narrative explores the lengths individuals will go to secure wealth and the moral dilemmas they face along the way, creating a thrilling atmosphere filled with suspense and intrigue.
Sail away on the voyage of a lifetime with the help of this practical & informative guide.Pacific Crossing Notes covers everything from preparation, weather, and safety to detailed information on the island groups of the Coconut Milk the trade-wind route from the Americas to Australia. Along with information on clearing-in procedures, availability of supplies, and top anchorages and sights, this book covers Panama, the Galapagos Islands, Marquesas, Tuamotus, Society Islands, Cook Islands, Tonga, Fiji, Vanuatu, and New Caledonia. Separate sections describe a trip down the US East Coast, the Panama Canal, New Zealand, and Australia (including tips on selling a boat there for a one-way trip). This guide strives to balance facts with flavors, making it a book to keep you company during the countdown to your own passage as well as a practical guide to pull out as you face each successive landfall in the voyage of a lifetime – and all for less than the price of a single issue of a sailing magazine! " An attractively priced, no-nonsense guide filled with useful information... A recommended and delightful read ." - Ocean Navigator Magazine " If this passage is in your dreams, put this guide on your bookshelf. " - Cruising World Magazine
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