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If the Tide Turns
If the Tide Turns | Rachel Rueckert
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Set during the Golden Age of Pirates and the shadowy aftermath of the Salem witch trials, this vivid literary debut is inspired by the captivating true story of real-life pirate Samuel Bellamy, combining high seas adventure, star-crossed longing, surprisingly timely questions about social justice and freedom, and the emotionally satisfying tale of one strong-willed young woman determined to choose her own path 1715, Eastham, Massachusetts: As the daughter of a wealthy family, Maria Brown has a secure future mapped out for her, yet it is not the future she wants. Young, headstrong, and restless, Maria has no desire to marry the aging, mean-spirited John Hallett, regardless of his fortune and her parents wishes. As for what Maria does wantonly one person has ever even asked her that question. Samuel Bellamy, an orphaned sailor searching for work, meets Maria by chance, enthralling her with talk of far-flung places and blasphemous ideals. But neither is free from the social order into which they were born. When Sam is banished from Marias parents home after asking for her hand, he vows to return a wealthy man, and Maria promises to keep the faith until then. Sam is drawn into piracy and discovers a brotherhood more equal and fulfilling than any on land, despite its dangers. Beguiled by the chance to both fight for justice and make a fortune to bring home to Maria, Sam is torn between duty to his crew and his desire to return. Separated by more than just the ocean, time slips by as Sam and Maria cling to their love for each other. Maria is determined to stay strong in her conviction in Sam, but as rumors swirl and her position in Eastham turns perilous, Maria is forced into an impossible decision. In parallel journeysdeeply individual, though inseparably boundSam and Maria must confront the questions: What are the limits of change and the price of true freedom? And where does treasure really lie?
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AudiobookingWithLeah
If the Tide Turns | Rachel Rueckert
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Mehso-so

2.75⭐
⬗historical adventure⬗w/some romance⬗pirates⬗based in truth⬗ostracizing, occultism, & holding fast to your own beliefs

I seem to be in the minority, as many people loved this. My mood might have influenced my opinion, but I found much of it, especially the beginning, quite boring. In my view, it focused on less interesting aspects of the MMC and the FMC's story. I also did not enjoy the narration by Pilar Witherspoon all that much.

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Graciouswarriorprincess
If the Tide Turns | Rachel Rueckert
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