Author:
Alex McGilvery has been reading since before he can remember, and writing almost that long. He has published 18 books and is author and editor at his imprint Celticfrog Publishing. He lives in Kamloops with his dog and the stories clawing their way out of his head.

They’re chasing a myth in the name of science.

Calliope works for her explorer father as an artist, recording what he brings back from his journeys in her sketchbooks. When she’s given a chance to go along on a trip to capture a sea serpent she doesn’t hesitate.

Life at sea isn't what she expected, and she ends up fascinated by the engine room of the steamship HMRV Peregrine. A tragedy makes her assistant engineer, but Pentam, her father’s protégé, is even more determined than her father to make Cal a fine lady. That means protecting her from danger, even if it drives her crazy.
When science and legend collide, Cal is the one who must take up the challenge of survival, even if it means risking her new-found feelings for Pentam.

Calliope

After the wedding, a select group were invited to tea in the Royal Gardens. Cal wandered about taking in the celebration. Crysabel and Pentam stood hand in hand greeting people.


"You would be First [KB3]Mate and Engineer of the HMSV Kestrel?" 


Cal turned to look at a man about her father's age. He looked familiar, maybe a relative of the Baron? 


"That would be me." Cal inclined her head. 


"You put on quite a show at the Royal Society."


"An extraordinary young man. I will be keeping an eye on him, maybe get involved in one of his expeditions." He offered Cal his arm and they walked through the gardens.


"I'm sure he would be delighted to have you along."


"Now that would be a treat, but sadly mother doesn't like me leaving the country for long periods of time." The gentleman reached down and removed a dead flower from its stem.


Chapter 60: And Then ... Part 2