Taken by the Sea

Taken by the Sea

By John RosettaArtsBooks
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Taken by the Sea episodes

  • Historical Discussion: Victorian Era Politics and Culture

    In part two of the author's discussion with Professor Peter Hoffenberg, they discuss the politics of William Harris' England and what society would have been like at this time in his life. 

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    22 min
  • Historical Discussion: Early Victorian England

    Author John Rosetta sits down with Professor Peter Hoffenberg to discuss the world of 1830's England that William finds himself in. 

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    24 min
  • Chapter Three - Part Two: My Mark on the World

    William meets the Duke of Wellington for an interview and discovers more than he wants to know...

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    19 min
  • Chapter Three - Part One: My Mark on the World

    Mary and William build their lives together, while a rare opportunity provides a lifeline to their struggling newspaper... 

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    13 min
  • Reader Questions #1

    Author John Rosetta answers your questions about Chapters One and Two of Taken by the Sea. To have your own questions answered in future episodes, please reach out to us through either Facebook or Instagram!

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    8 min
  • Chapter Two - Part Two: In Suspense

    William is faced with not only the death of his father, but also potential financial ruin. Meanwhile, Mary makes her intentions clear and Marcus does his best to move up the latter in parliament. 

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    19 min
  • Chapter Two - Part One: In Suspense

    William rushes to his father's side and he soon discovers that his father's illness was not all that he was hiding. 

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    15 min
  • Talking by the Sea: Chapter One Discussion

    Jenna and Stephanie discuss the ups and downs of Chapter One, while speculating on the future of William, Marcus and Mary.

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    7 min
  • Chapter One - Part Two: The Moment I Had It All

    William awkwardly navigates the Earl of Margate's Summer Ball, encounters a Princess from the South Seas and meets the mysterious but enchanting Mary Dobson.

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    16 min
  • Chapter One - Part One: The Moment I Had It All

    Our story begins with William Harris a dashing young man from Kent, England, who has no idea of the adventure that life has in store for him. 

    In this episode William and Marcus attend a gala at the Earl of Margate's Estate, where William meets a mysterious and scandalous woman who will change his life forever.

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    13 min

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Join us for the adventure of William Harris, a true story of a journey across the globe by one of the founding fathers of the world’s smallest republic.