Publisher's Synopsis
A Singer From The Sea is a novel by Amelia E. Barr, first published in 1900. The story is set in a fictional island kingdom called Havnor, which is ruled by a queen named Elfreda. The protagonist, a young woman named Thora, is a gifted singer who lives in a small village on the coast of Havnor. Thora dreams of becoming a famous singer, but her father disapproves of her ambitions and wants her to marry a wealthy merchant. When a shipwrecked sailor named Eric washes up on the shore, Thora nurses him back to health and they fall in love. However, Eric is not what he seems, and his true identity threatens to tear them apart. Meanwhile, Elfreda is facing a crisis as a neighboring kingdom threatens to invade Havnor. Thora's singing becomes a symbol of hope for the people of Havnor, and she must decide whether to use her talent to help her country in its time of need. A Singer From The Sea is a romantic and adventurous tale that explores themes of love, duty, and the power of music. It paints a vivid picture of a magical island kingdom and its inhabitants, and is sure to captivate readers who enjoy historical fiction and fantasy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
