Miss Biddy Frobisher: A Saltwater Story

By Anne Manning

Book Overview

Miss Biddy Frobisher: A Saltwater Story is a novel written by Anne Manning. The book tells the story of Biddy Frobisher, a young woman who grows up in a small fishing village in England in the early 19th century. Biddy is a strong-willed and independent character, who dreams of adventure and excitement beyond the confines of her small town. When Biddy's father dies, she is left to care for her mother and younger siblings. Despite her responsibilities, Biddy remains determined to pursue her dreams, and she sets out to make a life for herself on the coast of Cornwall. Along the way, she meets a cast of colorful characters, including sailors, smugglers, and fishermen, who help her navigate the challenges of life on the sea.As Biddy navigates the ups and downs of her new life, she also grapples with the complexities of love and relationships. She falls in love with a young sailor named Tom, but their romance is threatened by the harsh realities of life on the sea. Biddy must make difficult choices about her future, and she learns that sometimes, the greatest adventures are the ones that require the most sacrifice.Overall, Miss Biddy Frobisher: A Saltwater Story is a compelling tale of love, loss, and adventure set against the backdrop of the rugged Cornish coast. Manning's vivid descriptions of the sea and the people who inhabit it bring the story to life, and readers will find themselves drawn into Biddy's world from the very first page.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432689339
• ISBN13: 9781432689339
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"