Fantasy and Horror
At 84 years of age, Robert and his wife Penny agreed that they had earned a quieter life in their little Cornish Cottage, but that was soon to change dramatically, following a detailed fantasy adventure vision which came to Robert whilst relaxing in the bath one winter’s day.
He was to attempt to become the oldest person ever to sail solo around the world and this nonsensical idea received an immediate “That’s never going to happen, is it?” But one by one, their objections to this fantasy evaporated and it became reality.
A brilliant Israeli scientist, whom they had met years ago, left them in his will, Telvah, a 43-foot yacht, but it came with conditions, one of which was to pass onto Mossad secret plans which were hidden somewhere on the boat. These would quite possibly make all other weapons redundant, and many rogue nations and terrorist organisations wanted them. Unfortunately, no-one could find their plans, resulting in Rob and Telvah setting off on their unlikely adventure, protected by Mossad and secret agents from other friendly nations. He soon found out, that he was a prime target, to be killed or taken hostage and was in imminent danger everywhere he sailed.
A bigger picture was also revealed, a message of “Hope Not Hate”, bringing people together in union with this little boat and its “Reluctant Messenger”!
Here's what readers have to say about this book....
I have just finished reading The Reluctant Messenger! It is absolutely incredible and I am not saying that lightly. I appreciate that the story is fiction, but the detail was so interesting and I learnt so much about solo sailing and provisions. It was a privilege to read, i loved the humour and I am sad to have finished it.
Very impressed with the storyline and the wonderful illustrations!
I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Reluctant Messenger, I could not put it down! I found it so exciting and the characters were all believable and the narration easy to follow. Richard's own experiences as a sailor made it come to life and I could feel and smell the sea and rough winds and relief as help from Mossad was constantly available.
Congratulations on the book. Troubador and 4edge did a great job, with spot detailing on the front and back cover. The story is brilliant, full of tension and emotion, with full coverage of Richard’s military, seafaring and Cornwall story. It may be a book of imagination, but it reads very realistically right to the last chapters: fingerprints and DNA!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and the delightful illustrations by the author made it easy to imagine I was along for the ride, or I should say, sail. For any sailors out there, you will certainly appreciate the details of preparing for a solo round the world sail, and enjoy the many interesting facts and figures. And for non sailors, there is adventure, humour, friendship and a remarkable story of achievement and cooperation. I would definitely recommend this book.
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