The Custom of the Trade: A gripping historical saga about the

The Custom of the Trade: A gripping historical saga about the violence and heartache of World War I

Richard Miller is the second-in-command of the submarine D2. His captain, Lieutenant Johnson, has previously withheld a recommendation for command â€“ Richard is too ill at ease with his men and too fond of his Bible. Just as Johnson changes his opinion, the submarine is involved in a tragic accident and sinks, leaving Johnson dead and the survivors trapped on the seabed with a diminishing air supply. Itâ€™s a race against time for Richard to save his men.

In March 1912, Richardâ€™s cousin, Elizabeth Miller, is an activist in the Womenâ€™s Social and Political Union, standing alongside the Pankhursts to gain the vote for women. When Elizabeth faces arrest and is later imprisoned, Richard comes to her aid and the two become engaged, to the disapproval of his mother. War is brewing, and no one knows what the future brings.

After her father dies and her brother goes off to fight, Elizabeth is left to run Millerâ€™s Shipyard, building submarines and ships for the Navy, whilst Richard takes command of a submarine and heads off to war. The fight for womenâ€™s equality takes a backseat to the war effort, but Elizabeth knows where women can do the most good â€“ in her shipyard.

Set in the dying days of the Edwardian era, and the violence and heartache of World War I, The Custom of the Trade is filled with rich, historical details of the hazards of life in early submarines, the successful submarine campaign in the Dardanelles and womenâ€™s own battles against prejudice to gain the vote.

Shaun Lewis was born in Rutland and educated in Shropshire and Scotland before joining the Royal Navy. In a career lasting twenty years he served in surface ships and submarines, as well as in appointments in intelligence and as a Chinese interpreter. He now lives in Lancashire with his wife, Hilary.
Country USA
Manufacturer Lume Books
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2017-09-28
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Lume Books
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2017-09-28
Format	Kindle eBook

The Custom of the Trade: A gripping historical saga about the violence and heartache of World War I

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