
In a weather‑worn coastal village, Faith stands on the brink of a new life, her heart tethered to the sea and to the charismatic sailor Noll Wing. As she prepares for the wedding in the creaking old house on the hill, the familiar comforts of home—well‑worn furniture, a salty breeze through the windows, and the lingering scent of the harbor—contrast with the promise of adventure that lies beyond the tide.
Her father, a former whaler now grounded by injury, watches the ceremony unfold with a mix of pride and quiet sorrow, while the village minister offers steady reassurance. Among the gathered guests, a young boy dreams of joining Noll’s crew, and old friendships stir beneath the surface. The story captures the hopeful anticipation of a community bound by the sea, the bittersweet farewells, and the lingering question of whether love can truly weather the changing currents of life.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (433K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Brian Sogard, Adam Styles and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2011-07-28
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1889–1953
Known for vivid storytelling and a remarkable work ethic, this popular American writer produced hundreds of short stories and more than 30 novels. His fiction reached a wide audience in major magazines and often drew on New England settings and history.
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