Nimisha's Ship

By: Anne McCaffrey

Narrated by: Susan Ericksen

On Vega III, where the jaded inhabitants pursue lives of malicious intrigue and decadent pleasure, Lady Nimisha Boynton-Rondymense has always been an anomaly. Disdainful of the frivolity of her fellows, she prefers the exciting and challenging world of her father, Lord Tionel, owner and principal starship designer of the famous Rondymense shipyards.

Precociously gifted, Nimisha becomes Lord Tionel's secret assistant - and, in the aftermath of a shocking tragedy, his chosen successor at the helm of the shipyards. But supplanting her father's designated body-heir, the callow Lord Vestrin, is a slight that Vestrin and his mother, Lady Vescuya, will not easily forget. Or forgive.

Preoccupied with carrying on her father's ambitious plans for the Mark 5, an experimental long-distance cruiser, Nimisha dangerously disregards Vestrin's animosity - until a solo test flight of the Mark 5 goes horribly awry, marooning Nimisha light-years from home on a planet as deadly as it is beautiful.

Now, Vestrin and Vescuya are given the chance they've been waiting for: to reclaim the shipyards...by any means necessary. Only Nimisha's child, Cuiva, a girl every bit as ingenious as her mother - stands in their way.

But for how long? For just when her daughter needs her most, Nimisha is unable to help - and in a precarious situation herself. But Nimisha has never given up in her life - and she's not about to start now.

©2007 Anne McCaffrey (P)2007 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Once again McCaffrey has crafted a finely tuned, credible universe and two disparate worlds, human and alien societies, and human individuals within it." ( Booklist)
"Susan Ericksen gives an engrossing reading of Anne McCaffrey's latest work of wild fantasy and interstellar voyage." ( AudioFile)

Entertaining story with great voice acting

Anne McCaffrey as always writes great characters in this book, and wrote a compelling space exploration story that had me binge listening through to the conclusion. I am especially happy this didn't devolve into any kind of horror story which are so prevelent in popular cinema.

Very much like a Heinlein 1950’s juvenile story.

The story is nothing new for McCaffery. Sort of a juvenile version of the her Dinosaur Plant story arc. Keep this in mind while you listen.

Great book!

If you love stories of capitalism and industrialism this is a great book. It mixes the love of engineering, capitalism, and sci-fi. I am currently only a quarter of the way through, but I can't wait to listen to more. Need to get some engineering of my own done first.

Entertaining read

I have listened to this story a few times now and have really enjoyed it. this isn't nearly as developed as her Pern series, but it needn't be as it is a one off book vs. an entire series. Listening with entertainment in mind instead of critical analysis makes it a very enjoyable read. I couldn't help but root for mom and daughter to be reunited.

Excellent story and narration!

I wish there were sequels to this book. I've listened to it 4 times already and will probably do so again. Character development was so well done I could feel what each person in the story was feeling.
The editing was not well done with many mistakes of time and sequence , but the essence of the story was riveting.
Susan Erickson was outstanding as usual.

favorite book

my most favorite book. Anne Mc Caffery ļwrites the best. Thanks the narrative is well done as well.

From Nowhere to Erehwon

Anne McCaffrey books never disappoint. Niimisha's character was written well before it was popular to have a strong female lead. She is an unabashed multitalented individual. Her adventures are wonderfully imagined. All the characters in this book are well drawn and interesting. I would wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone interested in science fiction.

always great

I always enjoy Anne's stories. She has a special perspective on humanity. Her positivity is refreshing.

Great Story

loved it was caught up in the wonderful and dangerous world of Erehwon. Story of exploration and survival

Fun to revisit this book after 20 years

I listen to Audible while running so I need material that is engaging but not too complex. Anne McCaffrey has long been one of my favorite authors and Nimisha's Ship is one of her few books that doesn't require listening to an entire series. The characters have just enough depth to keep them interesting, most of the technical details are still relevant and the plot moves along at a good pace. The narration was excellent with good character voices which made it easy to follow.