The Stowaway's Locket

About this book

In an evocative frame narrative, elderly Elias Thorne sits on a windswept pier with his ten-year-old granddaughter, Lily, recounting his harrowing 1852 transatlantic voyage to help her face her fears about starting a new school. The story flashes back to thirteen-year-old Elias, a lanky, reluctant cabin apprentice aboard the tall ship Wanderer, who dreams only of returning to his quiet shore life. His world turns upside down when he discovers twelve-year-old stowaway Lila Marsden in the damp cargo hold. Armed with a silver locket containing a fragmented map to an uncharted island, Lila and Elias forge a tender, devoted bond in the shadows of the ship. When a cataclysmic, ferociously violent gale sweeps the captain overboard and leaves the first mate paralyzed by grief, Elias is forced into a leadership role he never wanted. Battling dwindling rations, a spreading crew infection, and a rival merchant vessel looking to claim the damaged Wanderer as salvage, Elias must overcome his deepest fears to navigate them to safety. Ultimately, the tale demonstrates that true devotion and quiet courage can guide us through the darkest storms.

Book details

Genres:

Classic Romance, Historical Fiction, Action & Adventure

Language:

en

Published:

2026-06-15

Content rating:

R