Mr Carver's Whale

Set against the backdrop of the 1850s, "Mr Carver's Whale" follows Antonio Carvalho, the younger son of a whaling family on Pico Island, as he embarks on a journey across the world in pursuit of love, fortune, and self-discovery. An unexpected gift introduces him to the captivating world of whales and sparks a series of profound personal and relational upheavals, including a romantic connection in Eden, Australia. Richly woven with themes of nature, desire, and morality, the novel explores the costs of human folly and the enduring power of love.