It's Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee and all the Empire is preparing to celebrate. But between suffragists assassins submariners Scots impersonators by-elections and aunts having a quiet holiday is proving to be a tricky matter for Elliott Graven and Paisley DeLoup. And with Alexander Graham Bell hosting a meeting that threatens to plunge the world into war (not to mention making romance dashed difficult) it's all Elliott and Paisley can do to keep their heads above water. Especially after their ship sinks. "Paul Marlowe's style of humor is reminiscent of Neil Gaiman's lighter works... if you enjoy dry wit Victoriana/steampunk elements and plucky teenagers saving the world you'll probably like Knights of the Sea . It's an tale of high adventure that takes a humorous look at... well pretty much everything from politics to romance to lycanthropy. Give it a shot if you liked Stardust or Good Omens ." - Fantasyliterature.com "The characters are all spot on from one improbable moment to the next. Marlowe's offbeat humor can even be found in parts of the book where it's least expected". - Historical Novels Review "...the novel has multiple compelling features. It is a fast-paced blend of action-adventure fantasy and historical novel with the added elements of erudition humour and wit." - CM Magazine