Mad Ship: The Liveship Traders (Liveship Traders Trilogy)

The second book in a seafaring fantasy trilogy that George R. R. Martin has described as even better than the Farseer TrilogyI didnt think that was possible. Now in a glorious new edition! As the ancient tradition of Bingtowns Old Traders slowly erodes under the cold new order of a corrupt ruler, the Vestrits anxiously await the return of their liveshipa rare magic ship carved from sentient wizardwood, which bonds the ships mystically with those who sail them. And Althea Vestrit waits even more avidly, living only to reclaim the ship as her lost inheritance and captain her on the high seas. But the Vivacia has been seized by the ruthless pirate captain Kennit, who holds Altheas nephew and his father hostage. Althea and her onetime sea mate Brashen resolve to liberate the liveshipbut their plan may prove more dangerous than leaving the Vivacia in Kennits ambitious grasp. Dont miss the magic of the Liveship Traders Trilogy: SHIP OF MAGIC MAD SHIP SHIP OF DESTINY