A "Delights" novel (11) Part of the Kobekistan universe
The Emir of Kobekistan has a Royal Yacht. Soon after the present Emir succeeded to the throne a new skipper was appointed. Henry Hargreaves had been second officer on a cruise liner, and he finds that the comfort and amusement of his passengers is every bit as important in his new command as it was on board his old ship. A certain amount of discipline is needed, especially to persuade his wife to accept the presence of concubines. The Emir kindly helps with the education of his daughter.
Eddie is in the Navy and married unhappily. For the sake of his children (3), he's sticking it out in his marriage. To keep himself sane, he steps outside his marriage occasionally, to assuage his active libido. Since he refuses to engage a hooker, he tries to develop fleeting relationships with non-professional women, but those who appreciate his sexual acumen. These trysts occur at different places around the world.