The Story of Land and Sea

Set against the backdrop of late 18th-century North Carolina, this lyrical novel explores themes of love, loss, and war through the intertwined stories of a young girl, her family, and their relationships with the sea. As a family grapples with fever, adventure, and shifting loyalties during the Revolutionary era, their personal journeys reflect the enduring pull of the ocean and the choices that define their lives. Acclaimed author Katy Simpson Smith crafts a spellbinding narrative about resilience amid upheaval and the bonds that sustain us.