The Merchant's Yield

Charlotte Amelia Etheridge, seeking independence from her mother’s control, impulsively accepts a dance with a foreigner, leading to a marriage of convenience on the island of St. Kitts. Despite the challenges faced by Nathaniel Winthrop, a man fighting to start a shipping company amid rumors and health risks, the island life offers a renewed sense of hope and vitality. As Lottie embraces her new freedom, she strives to prove her worth and deepen her connection with Nathaniel in a setting fraught with dangers and new beginnings.