After her father's death and her mother's remarriage in Ireland, Clara's family travels to colonial Charlestown. Pirate attacks, tragic misunderstandings, and terrible storms leave Clara and her family in a town where they are unwelcome and struggling for survival. Torn apart by the loss of the one she loves, Clara finds distraction in the new world, a place teeming with eccentric characters and rich culture. This story, inspired by the struggles...