Maritime Historical Fiction

St. Elmo's Fire by Oliver Theakston: Historical Fiction Review

Oliver Theakston's St. Elmo's Fire is a maritime historical fiction novel about Magellan's 1519 voyage in search of a westward route to the Spice Islands. It is a sober, thoughtful story of ambition, violence, mutiny, and empire, with strong period detail and an unsentimental view of Magellan's command. Readers interested in Magellan, Elcano, sea voyages, and exploration will find it a worthwhile read.