Prince Charlie

A London clerk named William Masters takes the train to the sleepy seaside village of Wivernsea, where the tide carves the houses into the cliffs like a set of giant teeth. He discovers a jutting sea‑wall, crowned with broken bottles and spikes, built by an obstinate landowner who uses it to keep rivals and the wind at bay. The town is caught between a hopeful builder promising growth and the stubborn habit of its residents, who cling to modest Sunday‑school fairs and the quiet October sunshine.

Soon Masters meets a sharp‑tongued local woman, and their banter uncovers the hidden lore of the coast, from superstitions about the October gale to whispered plans for a future festival. Their growing connection unfolds against the backdrop of the imposing wall, a symbol of both protection and confinement, hinting at choices that could reshape the community.