First published 1988
Hugh Dewar walks across the moor toward his uncle's house, warned that he may be walking into danger. He discovers his uncle and cousin are thieves and nearly murderers. Hugh claims his inheritance and sets sail aboard the whaling ship Good Intent. The captain is Davy Macy, who becomes Hugh's greatest enemy. Hugh's voyage takes him from Nantucket waters to the South Seas. He meets Skip from Beacon Hill and Rimatara of the South Seas during his adventures. The ship carries Hugh through the dangerous world of whaling, where he must survive both the perils of the sea and the hostility of Captain Macy. Hugh's quest for his rightful inheritance leads him into a maritime adventure that tests his courage and determination against both human enemies and the ocean's challenges.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, adventure, thriller, 19th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, quest
Setting: Nantucket, South Seas
Period: 19th-century
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