Re: Seafaring Fantasy?

Thanks for all the pointers, everyone. I knew there had to be some,
just couldn't think of any. I should have though of Wizard of Earthsea,
though.


In article <pheip1l11m0691jch3batt57tf4fe85k0e@xxxxxxxxxxxx>,
Lawrence Watt-Evans <lwe@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> On Fri, 09 Dec 2005 02:34:59 -0500, Heb Domeros
> <hebdomeroshome@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> >I just finished reading _Midship Wizard Halcyon Blythe_ by James M. Ward
> >(a fair but easy read). It's your basic wizard coming of age and
> >growing into his powers story, except it's set within a seafaring
> >adventure. I've been racking my brain trying to thing of other fantasy
> >novels that are principally based at sea, but can't think of any. I
> >know of a large number with scenes that take place at sea, but not a
> >whole book. I'd be curious to read more...the setting and nautical
> >details were very interesting. Any suggestions?

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