Stern Men: A Novel

Ruth Thomas is born in to a feud fought for generations by two groups of local lobstermen over fishing rights for the waters that lie between their respective islands. At eighteen, she has returned from boarding school - smart as a whip, feisty, and irredeemably unromantic - determined to join the "stern men" and work the lobster boats. As the feud escalates, Ruth proves herself to be an unforgettable American heroine who is destined for greatness - and love - despite herself.