The Cruise of the Frolic
Set against the glittering waters of Cowes during the golden age of British yachting, this spirited adventure follows the young, effervescent Ned Hearty and his crew as they navigate the social and nautical waters of regatta season. The yacht Frolic becomes a stage for emerging romances, sharp wit, and the fierce camaraderie of those who measure their lives by the wind in their sails. Miss Seaton holds court as the undisputed belle of the group, her presence sparking both romantic entanglements and playful rivalry among the yachtsmen. Kingston writes with the affectionate insider's knowledge of a man who clearly loved these boats and this world, capturing the particular magic of a summer morning on the Solent when the only sounds are canvas snapping and laughter carrying across the water. The novel revels in the pageantry of the regatta, the tension of the race, and the easy intimacy that develops when young people share the confined deck of a sailing yacht. It is a love letter to a vanished era when the sea belonged to the wind and pleasure meant simplicity aloft.
