The Song and the Sea Author:Isobel Chace Nick Was A Hard Man To Resist... — Her mother's dying wish had been for Charlotte to finish her voice training, but now her newly discovered father wanted her to join him on Nicholas D'Avernon's deep-sea expedition. — Nick wanted her, too. In fact, he was exerting all his considerable powers to persuade Charlotte to come. — Charlotte wa... more »s thrilled about going -- but knew she'd have to guard her feelings. She had no intention of becoming another victim of Nick's charm!« less