Last Sailor: A Novel

The Last Sailor is a historical novel by Sarah Anne Johnson that explores grief,redemption,and brotherhood set on the shores of Cape Cod in 1898. The book follows the Boyd brothers, Nathaniel and Finn, who are asked to sail a schooner down from Boston to their harbor village. They bring back a young girl fleeing her home, Rachel, who slips off the boat and nearly drowns. As Rachel's recovery brings Nathaniel back into Meredith's world, their father dies, upending the world as they know it. Nathaniel will be forced to sail his own ship, taking command of his family and his future. The Last Sailor is a painful but hopeful story of two boys scarred by the loss of their brother and the men they must become.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 304 pages
\n Publication date: 17 November 2020
\n Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc
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In her latest book, Sarah Anne Johnson delves into the realm of real life, encompassing not only family drama but also an authentic portrayal of old Cape Cod's waterways, marshes, and waterfront towns. The Last Sailor is a memorable, vividly depicted, and profoundly moving tale.

Jon Clinch, the author of Marley and Finn, has crafted a poignant and powerful historical novel set on the shores of Cape Cod. The Cape, in 1898, grants Nathaniel Boyd his wish for solitude. His dreams of marriage were dashed years ago, along with his youngest brother, when storms, seas, and sails claimed his life. He finds solace in the marshes of Cape Cod, where their predictable rhythms offer a respite from emotion. The Cape understands his pain and does not hold him accountable for the accident.

On the other hand, Finn, the other Boyd brother, immerses himself fully in his fish trading company, seeking to prove something to himself. When their father asks the brothers to sail a schooner from Boston to their harbor village, he had no intention of them bringing back a young girl fleeing her home, much less a girl who nearly drowns after slipping off the boat. The Boyd men take Rachel to Meredith's home, Nathaniel's first love. As Rachel's recovery brings Nathaniel back into Meredith's world, everything changes. When their father passes away and upheaves their familiar world, Finn succumbs to a violent rage. Nathaniel is compelled to sail his own ship, assuming command of his family and shaping his future.

For readers who enjoyed Sold on a Monday by Kristina McMorris and Lost Boy Found by Kirsten Alexander, The Last Sailor is a poignant yet hopeful story of two boys scarred by the loss of their brother and the men they know they must become. It explores themes of grief, redemption, and brotherhood, set against the backdrop of Cape Cod's picturesque landscapes and maritime heritage.

\n Weight: 310g\n
Dimension: 141 x 209 x 24 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781402298530\n \n