Taken by the Sea

Season Two Recap

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

In this final episode of the season, we discuss the twists and turns of all six chapters in the story thus far...

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Reader Questions #5

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode, John Rosetta answers the questions sent in by readers about the most recent story developments in "Taken by the Sea."

Chapter Six Recap

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode we discuss the events of Chapter Six and are provided with some insights from the Author.

Chapter Six - Part Three: God's Will First

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

With his fate decided... William is visited by his past, present and future.

Chapter Six - Part Two: God's Will First

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

After the closing arguments... the fate of William Harris is finally revealed.

Chapter Six - Part One: God's Will First

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

It looks as though William is on the brink of freedom, when a surprise witness takes the stand and provides the ultimate betrayal.

Historical Discussion: Crime and Punishment

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

In this special episode, we sit down once again with Professor Peter Hoffenberg... this time to discuss the justice system of the Victorian Era.

Reader Questions #4

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

With many more issues raised in the last chapter, John Rosetta does his best to answer your reader questions...

Chapter Five Recap

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode we review the events of Chapter Five and the author, John Rosetta provides his thoughts on the story...

Chapter Five - Part Three: The Lies We Tell Ourselves

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The beginning of William's trial sees the Duke of Wellington take the stand. However, with a solid defense waiting for him, William soon has reason for hope.

Chapter Five - Part Two: The Lies We Tell Ourselves

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

William must put aside his distrust for Marcus and his worry about Mary, in order to put together a defense for a trial that could cost him everything.

Chapter Five - Part One: The Lies We Tell Ourselves

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode we return to the story, where we find William in prison, Marcus desperate to help him and Mary nowhere to be found.

Historical Discussion: The Duke of Wellington

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode we dive into the life and times of The Duke of Wellington and his impact on both the story and the early Victorian Era.

Reader Questions #3

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

We sit down with John Rosetta, who answers your questions about the story thus far.

Chapter Four Recap

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode of "Taken by the Sea" we recap the last chapter of the story and are joined by the author for his thoughts and insights...

Chapter Four - Part Three: The Road to Folkstone

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

When faced with the possibility of exile, William Harris must make a decision that will change the rest of his life...

Chapter Four - Part Two: The Road to Folkstone

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

William find that there is nowhere to hide as they make their way to France to escape the charges leveled against them...

Chapter Four - Part One: The Road to Folkstone

Sat, 31 May 2025 20:00:00 -0400

Season Two of Taken by the Sea returns with the first part of The Road to Folkstone, where we find William and Mary on the run from the authorities...

Chapter One-Three Recap Special

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 14:00:00 -0500

Jenna and Stephanie provide a recap for all of the action so far...

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Reader Questions #2

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 14:00:00 -0500

John Rosetta answers your questions and theories about the first three chapters of "Taken by the Sea" and provides a few hints on what is to come...

Historical Discussion: Victorian Era Politics and Culture

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 14:00:00 -0500

In part two of the author's discussion with Professor Peter Hoffenberg, they discuss the politics of William Harris' England and what society would have been like at this time in his life.

Historical Discussion: Early Victorian England

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0500

Author John Rosetta sits down with Professor Peter Hoffenberg to discuss the world of 1830's England that William finds himself in.

Chapter Three - Part Two: My Mark on the World

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0500

William meets the Duke of Wellington for an interview and discovers more than he wants to know...

Chapter Three - Part One: My Mark on the World

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0500

Mary and William build their lives together, while a rare opportunity provides a lifeline to their struggling newspaper...

Reader Questions #1

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0500

Author John Rosetta answers your questions about Chapters One and Two of Taken by the Sea. To have your own questions answered in future episodes, please reach out to us through either Facebook or Instagram!

Chapter Two - Part Two: In Suspense

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 15:00:00 -0400

William is faced with not only the death of his father, but also potential financial ruin. Meanwhile, Mary makes her intentions clear and Marcus does his best to move up the latter in parliament.

Chapter Two - Part One: In Suspense

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:00:00 -0400

William rushes to his father's side and he soon discovers that his father's illness was not all that he was hiding.

Talking by the Sea: Chapter One Discussion

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 15:00:00 -0400

Jenna and Stephanie discuss the ups and downs of Chapter One, while speculating on the future of William, Marcus and Mary.

Chapter One - Part Two: The Moment I Had It All

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 15:00:00 -0400

William awkwardly navigates the Earl of Margate's Summer Ball, encounters a Princess from the South Seas and meets the mysterious but enchanting Mary Dobson.

Chapter One - Part One: The Moment I Had It All

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 15:00:00 -0400

Our story begins with William Harris a dashing young man from Kent, England, who has no idea of the adventure that life has in store for him.

In this episode William and Marcus attend a gala at the Earl of Margate's Estate, where William meets a mysterious and scandalous woman who will change his life forever.