Set in the late 18th century, this novel tells the story of a young woman named Sylvia who falls in love with a charismatic sailor named Charley Kinraid. However, when Kinraid is press-ganged into the Navy, Sylvia's world is turned upside down and she is forced to choose between loyalty to her lover and loyalty to her family and community. With complex characters and a vivid historical backdrop, this classic novel is not to be missed. This...