Heart of Oak: A Three-Stranded Yarn, vol. 1.

"Heart of Oak: A Three-Stranded Yarn, vol. 1," penned by William Clark Russell, tells the tale of Marie Otway, a frail young woman sent on a sea voyage aboard the 'Lady Emma' to restore her health, under the watchful eyes of Captain Burke and his wife; the story commences with Marie grappling with illness and heartache as she bids farewell to her home, father, and fiancé, Archibald Moore, all while finding comfort in her nurse, Mrs. Burke, and bracing herself for the uncertainties of maritime life, promising readers a story rich with adventure, love, and the ever-unpredictable nature of the sea.