For Love of Distant Shores (Tales of the Apt #3)

by Adrian Tchaikovsky

Overview

In a narrative reminiscent of Phileas Fogg meets Professor Challenger, For Love of Distant Shores features the exploits of scientist-cum-adventurer Doctor Ludweg Phinagler, as recorded by his (semi-)faithful assistant, Fosse.

A maverick academic, Phinagler is able to charm almost everyone he meets... except for his fellow academics at Collegium, with whom he is frequently at odds. In part to escape the resultant animosity and scandal, and in part to satisfy his own thirst for knowledge, Phinagler mounts a series of expeditions to the far-flung corners of the world (regions which the author always knew were there but which the main narrative of the novels never allowed him to fully explore). In the process, he confronts ancient mysteries and deadly dangers that the majority of kinden would scarcely believe exist.

Four thrilling adventures from Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning author Adrian Tchaikovsky, three of which are original to this book and have never been told before.

Tales of the Apt provides a companion series to the best-selling Shadows of the Apt decalogy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781910935712
Publisher:	Newcon Press
Publication date:	04/10/2018
Series:	Tales of the Apt Series , #3
Pages:	274
Product dimensions:	5.83(w) x 8.27(h) x 0.62(d)

About the Author

Adrian Tchaikovsky is an award–winning British author best–known for his science fiction and fantasy novels. His popular books include the Shadows of the Apt series and his Hugo Award–winning Children of Time series. Tchaikovsky's writing dives into thought–provoking philosophical concepts, artificial intelligence, aliens, insect civilizations and fantastical realms. His other books include Elder Race, Cage of Souls and Spiderlight. Before becoming a professional author, Tchaikovsky studied psychology and zoology at the University of Reading and ended up in law. He is also a keen live role–player, occasional amateur actor and is trained in stage–fighting.