The Stargazer of Nantucket

In "The Stowaway," USA TODAY bestselling author Julie Gerstenblatt weaves a gripping tale set against the backdrop of 1851 Massachusetts, where eighteen-year-old Winifred Starbuck defies her parents' wishes by stowing away on their final merchant voyage. As she embarks on an adventurous journey from Nantucket to the far-off ports of China, Winnie navigates treachery and unearths a hidden family secret that reveals the reasons behind her parents' fears. Filled with tension and surprises, the story explores courage and self-discovery on the high seas.