Cynthia Elder
Tales of the Sea
Coming in the spring of 2025 (Holand Press)
The journey begins...
Tales of the Sea is the true story of a seafaring family from West Barnstable, Massachusetts, during the final chapter of the Great Age of Sail and the tumultuous years of the Civil War. The story reveals the inner thoughts of a lonely shipmaster as he traverses the vastness of the sea, writing to the woman he loves. The two-book series elevates the experiences of women who braved years-long sailing voyages to keep their families together and intersects with stories of soldiers and slaves as our country was torn apart at the seams.
Available April 24, 2025 on Amazon and select local book stores. Published by Holand Press.
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Tales of the Sea: Book One
The Journey Begins
Young James Jenkins leaves the family farm to follow the sailor’s life, rising to become a merchant ship captain who transports trade goods around the world. He finds his match in Ruth Fish, the daughter of a ship’s captain who bristles with passion to escape the confines of her small town.
Tales of the Sea: Book Two
The Drumbeats of War
As the United States marches toward war, James and Ruth Jenkins must decide to brave the oceans together or be forever separated by the sea. Ruth’s brother is swept into the Union Army, while her father spirals into mental illness. Together, Ruth and James circle the globe in a dangerous and changing world.
