After the death of his parents, young landowner Miles Wallingford leaves his comfortable New York life behind and chooses the sea in search of purpose and independence. During his ...
Miles sails across distant routes, surviving storms, dangerous voyages, and fierce competition while steadily earning the respect of his fellow sailors. Letters from Grace, Lucy, a...
After many voyages, Miles gains experience and reputation but realizes that neither the sea nor the shore alone can provide lasting fulfillment. Confronted with difficult choices i...