Miss Whittier Makes a List

Set in the early 1800s, the story follows seventeen-year-old Hannah Whittier as she embarks on a perilous journey from Massachusetts to Charleston. After her ship is attacked, she finds herself aboard the British frigate H.M.S. Dissuade, under the command of the rugged Captain Sir Daniel Spark. As they navigate the dangers of the sea, Hannah confronts her preconceived notions about love and character, discovering that loyalty and valor may outweigh the qualities she initially sought in a husband. Their contrasting worlds lead to unexpected attraction amidst chaos.