First published 2000
Born into a generations-old feud, Ruth Thomas returns from boarding school determined to join the "stern men" working the lobster boats off the coast of Maine. Unromantic and smart as a whip, the eighteen-year-old must navigate the dangerous waters and rivalrous camaraderie of the local lobstermen to claim her rightful place in the family business. In this wise and charming debut, Elizabeth Gilbert weaves an unforgettable American story of legacy, love, and the fierce spirit of a woman destined for greatness.
Genres: fiction, american-fiction, 20th-century, american, 21st-century, family-drama
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Maine
Paperback · Picador