Alex McGilvery

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

"If you wish. The Navy will provide offices for your work with them," he pointed out.


"I was thinking more along the lines of a Society of Engineers." Cal glanced back at the house.


"There is no formal training for engineers, perhaps it is time. If I'm to train the new Commander of the Royal Engineers, we will need a steady supply of talented people."


"It would be an interesting project," Frederick said. "Now the next stop is at a suite of rooms a family used when they visited the city. They reverted to the Crown when the family ended without an heir."


By the end of the day, Cal had seen most of the city, and viewed houses, rooms and warehouses all in an immaculate state and kept by a minimum staff.


"Your country estate is too far away to visit today. It is near the main railway running south, a half a day's trip. When you wish to inspect it, I will make arrangements. It is more useful in the summer in any case."


Chapter 61: New Command Part 4