Beth Powning (Book order)

Beth Powning Book order

Beth Powning is celebrated for her lyrical, powerful prose and the profound emotional honesty woven into her narratives. Her work delves into the complexities of human connection and the inner lives of her characters, earning acclaim for its literary merit and insightful perspective. Powning is a masterful storyteller, crafting immersive worlds that resonate deeply with readers and prompt thoughtful reflection.

The Sea Captain's Wife

372 pages
14 hours of reading

3.9(1803)Add rating

Azuba Galloway marries Nathaniel Bradstock, a veteran sea captain, and she believes she will sail at his side.When she becomes pregnant she is forced to stay behind and suffers from lonliness of living without her husband. When Azuba becomes embroiled in scandal, Nathaniel is forced to take her and their daughter, Carrie, aboard his ship. Their voyage to London is ill-fated, beset with ferocious storms and unforeseen obstacles that test Azuba's compassion, courage, and love. Alone in a male world, surrounded by the splendour and the terror of the open seas, she must face her fears and fight to keep her family together.