The Family Ship

Set in Chesapeake Bay in 1980, this heartfelt novel follows 18-year-old Verity Vergennes, who captains her family's oyster boat and cares for her seven younger siblings. As she grapples with dreams of college and family obligations, a family crisis challenges them all, prompting Verity to rally her siblings and confront difficult truths. The story explores themes of family, responsibility, and finding one’s way during turbulent times.