Título: If the Tide Turns
Autor: Rachel Rueckert
Sinopse: Set during the Golden Age of Pirates and the shadowy aftermath of the Salem witch trials, this vivid literary debut is inspired by the captivating true story of real-life pirate Samuel Bellamy, combining high seas adventure, star-crossed longing, surprisingly timely questions about social justice and freedom, and the emotionally satisfying tale of one strong-willed young woman determined to choose her own path.
"If the Tide Turns weaves together two fascinating worlds in a page-turning story of love, friendship, and self-discovery. It transports the reader to the time of witch trials and piracy, shrugging off popular caricatures and exploring real-life people—the hardships they faced and the hope that sustained them. A stirring and luminous read!" —Amanda Skenandore, author of The Nurse's Secret
1715, Eastham, Massachusetts: As the daughter of a wealthy family, Maria Brown has a secure future mapped out for her, yet it is not the future she wants. Young, headstrong, and restless, Maria has no desire to marry the aging, mean-spirited John Hallett, regardless of his fortune and her parents’ wishes. As for what Maria does want—only one person has ever even asked her that question.
Samuel Bellamy, an orphaned sailor searching for work, meets Maria by chance, enthralling her with talk of far-flung places and blasphemous ideals. But neither is free from the social order into which they were born. When Sam is banished from Maria’s parents’ home after asking for her hand, he vows to return a wealthy man, and Maria promises to keep the faith until then.
Sam is drawn into piracy and discovers a brotherhood more equal and fulfilling than any on land, despite its dangers. Beguiled by the chance to both fight for justice and make a fortune to bring home to Maria, Sam is torn between duty to his crew and his desire to return. Separated by more than just the ocean, time slips by as Sam and Maria cling to their love for each other. Maria is determined to stay strong in her conviction in Sam, but as rumors swirl and her position in Eastham turns perilous, Maria is forced into an impossible decision.
Now, on a journey no less treacherous and eventful than Sam’s, Maria draws on every shred of her courage and resilience not merely to survive, but to honor her own yearning for freedom . . .
Contexto da obra
Como livro em inglês, esta obra costuma ganhar também uma camada própria de interesse editorial e linguístico. “If the Tide Turns”, de Rachel Rueckert, publicado pela editora Kensington, em 2024 e com 384 páginas, integra a categoria Livros em Inglês. Por isso, o interesse da obra tende a se ampliar quando o leitor considera também a relação com a língua em que ela circula.
Editora: Kensington
Páginas: 384
Ano: 2024
Edição:
Linguagem: en
ISBN: 1496747534
ISBN13: 9781496747532
Sobre a editora
Os livros da editora Kensington convidam o leitor a mergulhar em histórias que combinam mistério, suspense e uma forte presença de personagens femininas envolventes. O catálogo sugere uma preferência por tramas que se desenrolam em ambientes variados, desde pequenas cidades costeiras até Londres regencial, com um ritmo que mistura investigação detalhada e tensão crescente. A narrativa frequentemente explora conflitos pessoais e sociais, como segredos familiares, intrigas e romances que se entrelaçam com crimes, criando um clima que equilibra o drama e o entretenimento. Além disso, há obras que transitam entre o histórico e o contemporâneo, com nuances de fantasia urbana e romance, o que indica uma diversidade editorial que atende a leitores que buscam desde histórias mais narrativas até aquelas com um tom mais emocional e envolvente.
