This is a dual story line work of historical fiction and thriller-ness. Yes, a ship named Batavia sailed for Batavia in 1628 but never made it. Aboard was Lady Maykin and her nursemaid Imke whom I came to feel affection for, as did many of the sailors, passengers and even a soldier or two. The 1989 storyline with Gil, his Grandpa and Dutch and their antagonists, run somewhat parallel to Maykin's story. The biggest thing that I believe links the two was that weird shadow of evil that lurked and slunk about, waiting to take and overtake any unawares. It was more than just superstition. I did not quite enjoy this dark part of the story but feel it must be somewhat allegorical to life and to the lives of those two time frames. I make such a conclusion due to the events of horror that happened and left me rather queasy and not from seasickness!
~Eunice C., Reviewer/Blogger~
April 2022
Disclaimer: This is my honest opinion based on the review copy sent by NetGalley and the publisher.
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