The Convict Ship, Volume 2 (of 3)

"The Convict Ship, Volume 2" by William Clark Russell is a historical fiction that plunges into the dark world of a 19th-century convict ship. The story picks up with Simon Marlowe, disguised as a boy, facing imminent exposure after being discovered hidden on board. He now faces the commander and crew, doing all that is possible to conceal his true identity and purpose: to find his sweetheart, Tom, who is unjustly imprisoned among the convicts. Against the backdrop of brutal shipboard life, the narrative follows Simon as he navigates the perils of maintaining his disguise, yearns for contact with Tom, and confronts the harsh realities of love and survival amidst hardened criminals and stern guards. Simon's daring pursuit is a high-stakes game of love, identity, and bravery in the face of injustice.