The Sea Child by Linda Wilgus
The Sea Child is inspired by the Cornish folklore of the Sea Bucca, child of a creature – inspiring a female character surrounded by mystical connection. The romantic landscape of the Cornish coast inspired a male character of a captain. England, early 1800. Isabel, a young widow, is forced to leave her home in London due to her late husband’s debts and return to the Cornish coast where she was found as a small child. A child who was referred to as the Sea Bucca’s child. Upon her arrival in the village a wounded captain is brought to her cottage in secret and as it turns out even he recognizes the Sea Bucca’s child. Captain Jack calls himself a free trader. She calls him a smuggler. Despite this, she chooses to care for the captain since she can’t forget her late husband’s injury. When he leaves, she is left with a longing feeling for him. Her enigmatic origins inspire her to search for the answers. This also gives her a reason to find a bridge to the captivating captain. ...