Experience a coming‑of‑age story set in a vivid early‑20th‑century world, where a young writer’s dreams clash with family duty and first love.
The book follows Cleve Harrod, a boy near the turn of the century who longs to be more than a small‑town memory. He writes in secret, battles self‑doubt, and watches his imagination rise as he contends with family expectations, friendships, and a growing attraction that could change his path forever. Through lived details of home, travel, and a fragile island community, the narrative builds a sense of place and the pull of ambition against everyday life.
Ideal for readers who enjoy character‑driven historical fiction with a strong sense of place and a gaze into the making of a writer.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.