A gloriously moving and entertaining, picaresque debut novel, about a young man's sentimental education in late 19th-Century Europe; inspired by a real historical figure: 'Captain' Paul Boyton - the 'Fearless Frogman'"e;But who among you might assist me on this adventure?"e; the Captain shouts.And then the Captain's eyes fall on me, as was his plan all along, and he points me out, making sure just...