Book description
On two remote islands off the coast of Maine, the local lobstermen have
fought savagely for generations over the fishing rights to the ocean
waters between them. Young Ruth Thomas is born into this feud, the
daughter of one of the greediest lobstermen in Maine. Eighteen years
old, as smart as a whip, and irredeemably unromantic, Ruth returns home
from boarding school determined to throw her education overboard and
join the stern-men . As the feud escalates, she helps work the lobster
boats, brushes up on her profanity, and eventually falls for a handsome
young lobsterman. A funny, sparkling novel of unlikely friendships and
family ties,Stern Mencaptures a feisty American spirit through this
unforgettable heroine who is destined for greatness despite herself.
On two remote islands off the coast of Maine, the local lobstermen have
fought savagely for generations over the fishing rights to the ocean
waters between them. Young Ruth Thomas is born into this feud, the
daughter of one of the greediest lobstermen in Maine. Eighteen years
old, as smart as a whip, and irredeemably unromantic, Ruth returns home
from boarding school determined to throw her education overboard and
join the stern-men . As the feud escalates, she helps work the lobster
boats, brushes up on her profanity, and eventually falls for a handsome
young lobsterman. A funny, sparkling novel of unlikely friendships and
family ties,Stern Mencaptures a feisty American spirit through this
unforgettable heroine who is destined for greatness despite herself.
