Publisher's Synopsis
""A Waif of the Sea"" is a novel written by Kate Wood and first published in 1884. The story follows the life of a young girl named Muriel Atherton who is rescued from a shipwreck by a fisherman named Dan O'Connell. Muriel is the sole survivor of the shipwreck and has no memory of her past or her family. Dan takes her in and raises her as his own daughter, teaching her the ways of the sea and the fishing trade.As Muriel grows up, she becomes a skilled fisherman and earns the respect of the other fishermen in the village. However, she is haunted by the mystery of her past and longs to discover her true identity. Her search leads her to London, where she discovers that she is the daughter of a wealthy merchant who had disowned her for marrying against his wishes.Muriel's return to her family causes a stir, and she must navigate the complicated relationships between her father, her husband, and her newfound family. Along the way, she learns about the power of forgiveness and the importance of family.""A Waif of the Sea"" is a heartwarming tale of love, loss, and redemption that explores themes of identity, class, and the bonds of family. It is a classic work of Victorian literature that continues to captivate readers today.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.
