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The Tide Watchers: A Novel Paperback – June 30, 2015

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In the tradition of Jennifer Robson, comes this compelling debut that weaves the fascinating story of a young woman who must risk her life as a spy to help stop Napoleon’s invasion of Great Britain in the winter of 1803.

Though the daughter of an English baronet, Lisbeth has defied convention by eloping to France with her new husband. But when he breaks her heart by abandoning her, she has nowhere to turn and must work in a local tavern. Her only hope for the future is to be reunited with her young son who is being raised by her mother-in law.

A seasoned spy known by his operatives as Tidewatcher, Duncan apprenticed under Lisbeth’s father and pledged to watch over his mentor’s only daughter while he searches the Channel region for evidence that Bonaparte has built a fleet to invade Britain. But unpredictable Lisbeth challenges his lifelong habit of distance.

Eccentric, brilliant American inventor Robert Fulton is working on David Bushnell’s “turtle”—the first fully submersible ship—when he creates brand-new torpedo technology, which he plans to sell to the French Navy. But when his relationship with Bonaparte sours, he accepts Tidewatcher’s help to relocate to the French side of the Channel, but he refuses to share his invention. With an entire army encamped in the region, blocking off all access, Tidewatcher must get that submersible, along with someone who knows how to use it, to uncover Bonaparte’s great secret.

When Lisbeth is asked to pose as a housekeeper and charm Fulton so she can learn to use the submersible before the invasion fleet sails, she will be forced to sacrifice herself for her country—but is she willing to sacrifice her heart when she’s already lost it to another…?

A fast-paced, deeply-researched, and richly imagined novel, The Tide Watchers explores a long-hidden, chapter of Bonaparte’s history.

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    480 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    William Morrow Paperbacks
  4. Publication date
    June 30, 2015
  5. Dimensions
    0.8 x 5.2 x 7.9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0062379127
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0062379122
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“Lisa Chaplin brilliantly combines suspense and romance while vividly recreating the dangerous world of espionage in Napoleonic France. Her deft use of historical detail and unforgettable characters will make this novel a favorite of anyone who is a fan of well-researched historical fiction. Not to be missed!” — Tasha Alexander, NYT Bestselling Author of The Counterfeit Heiress

“In this brilliantly complex novel, Australia author Lisa Chaplin...tightens the suspense at every moment.... Highlighly recommended for anyone who likes a ‘ripping good yarn.’” — Library Journal (starred review) on THE TIDE WATCHERS

“A complex, satisfying story of romance, adventure and political intrigue set in Napoleon’s France. ” — Shelf Awareness on THE TIDE WATCHERS

“Chaplin has penned a most entertaining tale which combines fictional characters and historical figures... a fascinating story of espionage and romance in her latest work, The Tide Watchers.” — Iron Mountain Daily News on THE TIDE WATCHERS

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In the winter of 1803, one woman stands between Napoleon and the fall of Great Britain

The free-spirited daughter of an English baronet, Lisbeth defies convention by eloping to France. When her husband abandons her, she must find a way to survive and be reunited with her young son, who is in the care of her mother-in-law.

A seasoned spy known as Tidewatcher, Duncan apprenticed under Lisbeth's father and pledged to keep his mentor's pretty daughter safe—a promise complicated by the wily Napoleon Bonaparte. The British believe he is planning an attack, and Duncan is sent to search for signs of invasion on the French coast—where he draws dangerously close to adventurous and unpredictable Lisbeth.

A sensational new invention may shift the tide of a French victory. A brilliant and eccentric American inventor named Robert Fulton has devised a deadly weapon that can decimate an enemy's fleet. To protect English ships, Tidewatcher must gain control of Fulton's invention and cross enemy lines . . . but he cannot do it alone. Left with no other options, he enlists Lisbeth's help in outwitting the American inventor and uncovering Bonaparte's secret plans.

Going undercover for the handsome and duty-bound spy, Lisbeth risks her freedom and her life as she navigates double agents and submarine warfare to outwit the greatest military tactician in history. The only question is . . . who can she trust?

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ William Morrow Paperbacks (June 30, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 480 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062379127
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062379122
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.8 x 5.2 x 7.9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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I'm a born and bred Sydneysider. After twelve years of writing for Harlequin as Melissa James, I quit to try my hand at my first love, historical mainstream. While living in Europe, I found a small piece of Napoleonic "hidden history" that led to my first historical novel, The Tide Watchers. Returning yearly to Europe now for research purposes, I hunt for the little-known details that bring a story to life. I love mingling real history and people with fictional elements, adding steampunk to espionage, and make it all exciting, fast-paced and fun.

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MF
4.0 out of 5 stars If Historic Fiction is your bag, you'll enjoy this.
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2016
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Those with a thirst for historical fiction will love The Tide Watchers. It cleverly combines well-known historical figures with fictional characters in this novel set against the background of Napoleon Bonaparte's attempt to invade England in the early 1800s. The storyline is complex and there are a many characters to keep track of; I found the inclusion of the cast of characters at the front of the book very helpful.
The love story between Lisbeth and Duncan, while not the main focus of the book, was movingly portrayed, although I would have liked to see their relationship resolved; the ending left me wanting more, but I do believe a sequel is in the works.
If you enjoy Napoleonic history, intrigue, suspense and a little romance, you'll enjoy The Tide Watchers.
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Lizzy C
5.0 out of 5 stars A rollicking read
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2015
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Get ready for a rollicking ride. Lisa Chaplin's story has something for everyone: action, intrigue, romance. It brings together a gutsy heroine, an intriguing hero, an eccentric American whose invention could change the tide of history. It's a big book in scope and I can see it forming the basis of a mini-series. Carefully and thoroughly researched, it brings alive a period of history that I'm only familiar with via old movies of The Scarlet Pimpernel - except, in Chaplin's book, it's not only men who save the day.
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Geoff Lawson
4.0 out of 5 stars It does stretch the technological possibilities of the period to the max but most good stories do
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2015
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Lisa Chapman has researched the Napoleonic period well and has come up with a story full of adventure/romance that is chock-full of multi - dimensional characters and twists. It does stretch the technological possibilities of the period to the max but most good stories do, and it is a good read.
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Magic Ride
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a story that would easily translate to the screen
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2015
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Napoleonic France crawling with spies and spoiling for war with England. Ms. Chaplin not only sweeps us into another world and another time rich with suspense, intrigue, danger, surprising twists and complex characters, she also weaves fiction into fact and provides an ingenious scenario for a historical mystery - what kept Bonaparte from crossing the Channel. This is a story that would easily translate to the screen, and the ending left me happily convinced there's more to come. I look forward with great anticipation to the next instalment.
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bookgirl
3.0 out of 5 stars "I could not love thee, dear, so much, Loved I not honor more."
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2015
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I'm really ambivalent about this book. The author certainly did her research, and I learned some things I didn't know--for instance, I'd always thought the first primitive submarine was used in the American Civil War. It turns out the concept was already being explored in 1802. It's unfortunate, and ironic, that a book so well-researched in some ways contains such glaring anachronisms in others: characters sometimes refer to others as "paranoid" (a word that didn't exist until the early 1900s, and even then was one that few people other than those trained in psychology/psychiatry would be familiar with), and there's one reference to "playing the pity card." The heroine had certainly suffered (through her own youthful mistakes, as she readily admitted), but she lost my sympathy when she started laying down demands that had to be met before she would agree to marry Duncan. Her whole issue of "my father was never there for me when I was a child" seemed to me a modern construct, too, as raising children was considered a mother's exclusive purview until fairly recently. But my biggest issue concerned a character who was never "on screen," or even addressed in any way: the rightful heir to Duncan's stepfather's barony, who was cheated out of his inheritance not once, but twice: the first time before the book opens, when Duncan's stepfather marries a pregnant girl in order to give himself an heir, should her child turn out to be a boy; the second time by Duncan and Lisbeth, when they plan to fudge the date of their marriage to make her infant son appear to be Duncan's legitimate child. For characters who supposedly hold honor so high, this blatant dishonesty and, let's face it, theft of someone else's rightful inheritance, left a bad taste in my mouth.
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Richard Bennett
5.0 out of 5 stars The tide is about to turn!
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2015
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This historical fiction novel grabs you on the first page and just doesn't let go. It is the kind of book that transports you to another world and time.
Ms. Chaplin has a engaging writing style, full of color, flavor, texture and mystique.
A fantastic historical piece that captures the era so well! Excellent read!
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mommyof3
4.0 out of 5 stars Almost 5 Star Rating BUT the Ending.................
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2015
The Tide Watchers was a really good book. It was not an easy read. The book was complex with many characters moving in many directions. There was an abundant amount of historical information, which made the book very interesting. The scenes between Lizzy and Duncan were my favorites. Their chemistry was instant. Some of the dialogue between them just warmed my heart and brought me to tears. Through the author's amazing writing style, the book invoked so many emotions in me. This book was almost a 5+ rating, however, the ending was too abrupt and disappointing. I understand leaving it to the reader's imagination; however, I felt cheated given the commitment I made reading through every detail in this book. What would another 20 pages really have meant? Perhaps this was done because a sequel is in the making? I especially would have loved the story line between Lizzy and Duncan to have been resolved.
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Cecilia A Cooney
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story! I am probably going to read some ...
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2018
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Great story! I am probably going to read some the books the author used for references concerning spies in that era.
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Clark
5.0 out of 5 stars Historical fiction
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Espionage, romance and suspense, this novel is an enjoyable read.
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