Ransome's Quest (The Ransome Trilogy)

This is the third book in the Ransome Trilogy. Although past events are summarized in this book, I'd recommend reading at least the previous book in the series,  Ransome's Crossing (The Ransome Trilogy) , as this book picks up immediately from where the second book ends. There is so much going on in this book and I mean that in a good way. There is not just one but two pirates! Not just one but two (and a half) abductions! Lots of twists and turns and secrets from the past coming to light. For those readers who are interested, there is more violence in this book than the others in this series. Julia is abducted and physically (but not sexually) assaulted more than once. And a fellow prisoner is tortured for fun. Plus, there are battles, shootings, and all-around sea-faring action. I liked Charlotte's character the most, she's so fun, spunky, and brave (although makes unwise decisions at times). When she and Ned fight, they're like little kids. I wish William's and Julia's romance was more...romantic. They love each other but seem so restrained except towards the end. As for spiritual content, Julia talks to her fellow prisoner about God's forgiveness and there is an underlying sub-theme of the prodigal son story. The story was fast-paced when they were chasing the pirates but the tempo seemed uneven in the last third of the book once everyone was safe, it seemed to last a little longer than necessary. However, there is a nice epilogue that provides a glimpse of the families 30 years later. I enjoyed this whole trilogy and this was a great way to end the series---4.5 stars.

Great trilogy. Very lively and entertaining. My neighbor read all three as well and loved the story. So there are two people giving their endorsement.

When Commodore William Ransome's sister, Charlotte, is kidnapped from the Tierra Dulce Plantation by a well-known pirate, he sets off in search of her. While on his search, word reaches him that his wife Julia has also been kidnapped by the violent pirate Shaw.Ransome is put in a position no man should face ~ should he attempt to follow and rescue his wife or his sister? Ned Cochrane offers to help search for Charlotte so that William is free to search for his wife. William finds help in an unlikely source ~ a man considered an enemy of the Royal Navy, but one whom he must trust if he wants to see his wife alive again.My ThoughtsTo say that I was anxiously waiting for the release of this book, would be an understatement. I loved the first two books in this series and couldn't wait for the conclusion. Although I had a few things figured out in my head as to where the story was headed, Dacus added in some wonderful twists to the story. Ransome's Quest is full of action and suspense and will leave you wondering what will happen until the end.Even though Ransome's Quest is a part of a series, it can be read independently...but I think you should read all three in order! Be sure to set aside some extra time though, because you won't be able to put them down.

It was fun to finally finish this series. I have re-read books one and two many times, yet always stalled out when reading the third book. It was slow going for me once again as I began this novel, yet it really picked up for me as I approached the halfway mark.There was plenty of romance and danger and I had a lot of fun finally seeing how things completely turn out for all of the characters.

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my wife liked it

# 3 of this series, I always find that the third book in a series is less interesting than the first or the second book. This last book was like that.Yes there was lots and lots of fighting of pirates, and it seemed to go on and on. There was not much more that could be added from the second book. No talk about faith in Jesus-Christ that would change a person's heart.

"Ransome's Quest" kept me up at night... I couldn't stop reading. I wanted to know how each character was going to develop, and what was going to happen next. This was another satisfyingly woven adventure tale of manners. Kaye Dacus created an excellent conclusion to "The Ransome Trilogy." It ties together all of the key pieces and closes the story beautifully.

The back of the book doesn't do it justice - it is amazing! And its not just the suspense of what will happen to Charlotte but who really is Salvador and why does he want to protect Julia? In reading all 3 parts of the trilogy I will say that you will enjoy this book much better if you read part 1 and 2 first. Especially the last chapter when you're introduced to a couple you haven't heard of since part 1. What I really loved was the progression of Ransom and Julia's feelings for each other. Part 2 makes you realize they are strong but its not until they are separated from each other and Ransom realizes he must choose between looking for his sister or his wife that he releases his full feelings and allows them to show to his wife and to his shipmates. What he says to her when they are reunited is beautiful and how he's willing to give it all up for her is amazing (what a journey from the first book!) but also Julia comes to realize what kind of a wife she will truly be and if she really loves him how she'd never let him give up who he is for her. Not to be minimized is the growing love between Charlotte and Ned - their arguments are hilarious! And how Charlotte still sneaks out to work as a midshipmen made me laugh. I loved the logic in the story of Salvador, who he is and what that means to Julia, Ransom and Julia's father. What happened to Julia abroad a Pirates ship was believable to me, we couldn't expect her to be treated well and I think her suffering after being rescued did much to add to Ransoms love for her and need to protect her. I loved the sneak peak of their future life in the last chapter when the novel skipped forward another 20+ years. A good read indeed!! Once I started it I couldn't put it down!