Publisher's Synopsis
In the harsh, salt-sprayed world of Victorian Grimsby, widower Ambrose Green's lonely existence shatters when he uncovers a half-drowned girl in his fishing boat. Naming her Heather, he nurtures her amidst the unforgiving sea, their bond deepening with each passing tide.
As Heather's brilliance shines, Ambrose faces an agonizing dilemma: shield her in their humble life or risk everything for her future. Enter the enigmatic Aunt Ida, whose honeyed promises mask a heart of ice. Torn from her beloved father's arms, Heather is thrust into a glittering world that quickly tarnishes, revealing a gilded cage of servitude and lies.
With every league separating them, Ambrose and Heather fight against the cruel currents of fate. Can the love of a father - forged in the crucible of the Sea - withstand the tempests of class prejudice, bitter jealousy, and dark family secrets, to save his daughter?
Set in the treacherous waters of Victorian society, this sweeping saga of passion, sacrifice, and redemption will leave you breathless. Dive into a world where every choice could lead to triumph... or ruin.
