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The Reader's Retreat: The Night Ship by Jess Kidd
The Reader's Retreat: The Night Ship by Jess Kidd
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The Reader's Retreat: The Night Ship by Jess Kidd
In 1629, young Mayken boards the Batavia, sailing to the East Indies, grieving her mother and oblivious to the lurking dangers onboard. A shipwreck on the coast of Western Australia plunges her into a nightmare of survival. Centuries later, nine-year-old Gil grapples with his own grief as he arrives on the same island, haunted by whispers of the Batavia's dark history. As he uncovers the shipwreck's secrets, Gil's and Mayken's stories intertwine across time in this exploration of resilience, loss, and the enduring power of the past. Historical fiction readers will be captivated by this dual-timeline narrative filled with atmospheric prose, compelling characters, and an intriguing mystery.
Embrace a haunting prophecy of the high seas with The Reader's Retreat, a curated experience designed for the perfect solo night in. This bundle connects the "Shadows & Lace" of history with a full sensory experience. Brew a steaming cup of the celestial Creme Brulée Earl Grey with Jasmine & Vanilla using your silver-toned Heart-Shaped Tea Infuser, and settle into the mystery of the Batavia. As the past and present begin to blur, use the Misty Harbor Annotation Tabs—featuring deep, stormy navy and muted slate greys—to track every clue and echo of the past. The pale, sea-glass tones of the palette mirror the misty horizons of the story, allowing you to mark atmospheric passages while maintaining a beautiful, immersive retreat.
What's Inside Your Reader's Retreat:
- One New Paperback Copy: The atmospheric historical mystery The Night Ship by Jess Kidd.
- One Annotation Tab Palette: The "Misty Harbor" theme, mirroring the dark midnight swells and foggy horizons of the story.
- One 1oz Package of Artisanal Tea: Plum Deluxe's "Creme Brulée Earl Grey" with Jasmine & Vanilla.
- One Heart-Shaped Tea Infuser: A charming stainless steel infuser to complete your tea ritual.
- One Digital Reading Log: A printable PDF to document your reading journey.
- Bonus Reader's Pen: A sleek pen, perfect for jotting down notes (color will vary).
- Bonus Bookmark: A charming heart-shaped bookmark to hold your place (color will vary).
Why You’ll Love This Bundle
This self-care package is designed for the reader who seeks an immersive retreat from the modern world. We have paired Jess Kidd’s haunting prose with sensory elements that ground you in the story's atmospheric setting. By combining artisanal tea and a moody annotation palette, this bundle transforms your reading session into a peaceful, sensory experience. It is the perfect gift for those who love to get lost in the fog of history and the echoes of a well-told tale.
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Book Details
Book Details
ISBN: 9781982180829
Binding: Paperback
Pub Date:
Publisher: Washington Square Press
Pages: 385
Author:
- Jess Kidd
Language: English
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