Joan Druett
A Love of Adventure
In this 19th-century romance, Druett writes with a keen sense of irony. For example, in the midst of a storm…
Deadly Shoals
Off the coast of Patagonia, January 1839: William “Wiki” Coffin, Maori son of a Yankee sea captain, serves as linguist…
Run Afoul
Joan Druett is a New Zealander known for her nonfiction writings on maritime history. She also writes historical fiction by…
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