Java Head (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Hergesheimer, Joseph

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Synopsis

Harbor of Choices pulls you into a wartime town where duty collides with longing.

This novel follows a tense, emotion-filled struggle among friends and family in a New England harbor town as love faces social pressure and fate tests loyalties.

In Salem, a man weighing tradition against personal happiness faces sharp questions about who he is and what he must renounce. The narrative traces intimate moments of longing, parental authority, and the weight of community expectations set against the backdrop of shipyards, markets, and the changing season. The book centers on a fragile, transformative romance and the consequences of choosing between love and duty.
  • A charged romance tested by age differences and family authority
  • A vivid look at a tight-knit town during a wartime era
  • Scenes aboard ships and along busy wharves that frame the era
  • Complex relationships shaped by propriety, pride, and personal desire
Ideal for readers drawn to historical fiction that blends intimate character drama with the texture of a close-knit community and wartime themes.

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