


It’s hard to pinpoint her absolute favorite thing, but the swoony romance between the prince and his mysterious young man, who find themselves in danger, take turns rescuing each other, and learn about themselves and each other along the way, is a definite highlight. From the first pages, Eva found herself enthralled with the lush descriptions and engaging cast of characters. This manuscript really has it all: action, adventure, magic, and romance. Publication is slated for spring 2021 Eva Scalzo at Speilburg Literary Agency did the deal. Pitched as A Gentleman's Guide to Vice & Virtue meets Pirates of the Caribbean, this high seas fantasy features a prince with secret magic who is kidnapped during his coming-of-age tour and must rely on a mysterious young man to save him. Kate Prosswimmer at S&S/McElderry has acquired In Deeper Waters by F.T. Here at Speilburg Literary we’re delighted to share the news about F.T. And Athlen might just be his only hope.Publishing news is a thrill to reveal, especially when you take into account how long you have to keep things quiet. Tal must escape if he hopes to save his family and the kingdom. But before they can pursue anything further, Tal is kidnapped by pirates and held ransom in a plot to reveal his rumored powers and instigate a war. That is, until Tal runs into Athlen days later on dry land, very much alive, and as charming - and secretive - as ever. So when Athlen leaps overboard and disappears, Tal feels responsible and heartbroken, knowing Athlen could not have survived in the open ocean. Tasked with watching over the prisoner, Tal is surprised to feel an intense connection with the roguish Athlen. His first taste of adventure comes just two days into the journey, when their crew discovers a mysterious prisoner on a burning derelict vessel.

After spending most of his life cloistered behind palace walls as he learns to keep his forbidden magic secret, he can finally see his family’s kingdom for the first time. Prince Tal has long awaited his coming-of-age tour. “A frothy confection of sea foam, young love, and derring-do.” (NPR)Ī young prince must rely on a mysterious stranger to save him when he is kidnapped during his coming-of-age tour in this swoony adventure that is The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue meets Pirates of the Caribbean.
