Publisher's Synopsis
Through the prism of memory, middle-aged Harry tries to recapture his youthful years. As a young man, Harry is not content to live in his provincial hometown in "the Caribbean." He is easily bored, restless, and afraid that his life would be worth nothing if he remains there. And so Harry ventures into a distant land to make something of himself, and the desire to become the "captain of his ship," by distancing himself from an authoritative father. He chooses a metropolitan city - London - where he expects green pastures, while treasuring the dream of one day reaching the shores of America. But there are surprises and challenges to his character.
