Step into the shoes of Captain Karl von Schenk, a quintessential German nobleman of the Kaisers Navy, brimming with self-confidence and a fierce sense of class distinction. With his striking good looks, impressive physique, melodious singing voice, and a talent for writing, von Schenk chronicles his harrowing yet triumphant experiences at sea in his diary. Despite the relentless pursuit of the Royal Navy, he bravely navigates his U-boat through perilous waters, only to find his heart ensnared by a captivating young woman he encounters on leave in Bruges, Belgium. Torn between duty and desire, he is undeterred by the fact that she is the trophy girlfriend of a powerful German colonel who poses a significant threat. As von Schenk boldly pursues his love, both he and the reader are left reeling from the shocking twist that abruptly alters the course of his sweet affair. Written by Stephen King-Hall, a Royal Navy officer during the war under the pseudonym Etienne, this novel unfolds as if it were a long-lost diary discovered aboard a surrendered submarine. King-Hall’s keen insight into naval life enriches this riveting tale of men who face the sea—and their own fates—with unwavering resolve. (Summary by Mark F. Smith)

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