Meh. Not a bad story. I was hoping for a bit more historical fiction, though I suppose this counts as one in a very broad way. The characters were interesting and varied with lots of perspectives. I enjoyed the setting...and the plot to degree. It would make a good lite read on a chilly autumn day, I think. Pull up a cozy chair to the window to enjoy the fall view and last sunny day, pour a cup of tea or coffee,  and enjoy the story.

I'm not so much into historical fiction , but No Safe Anchorage was a pleasant read. A wonderful combination of mystery and adventure, all set in a meticulously researched historical context. Thank you for the opportunity to read this wonderful book!

This Historical novel is really lovely to read. 

Based on some fact it is extremely well written and the descriptive prose of the islands of Skye is really quite poetic.

Set in 1886, the book tells a tale of Robert Louis Stevenson and his wife staying in the islands and the rich cast of characters that follow makes this a wonderful reader. 

Tom Masters, a Naval officer  at first seems unconnected to this story but as we read on the connection is clear and this becomes a stunning tale of mystery and drama. 

I loved this and it is beautifully done. 

highly recommended

I resisted the story, at first—the disparate points of view in the beginning threw me off.  Then, finally, came Tom and the story took off.  Well written and well researched. I find that I liked the type of narrative, though it was a little more like “telling” than I prefer, but for some reason it works for the scope of the novel. It was hard to put down once I got used to the style.