Set in the late 18th century, this novel tells the story of a young woman named Sylvia who falls in love with a charismatic sailor named Charley Kinraid. However, when Kinraid is press-ganged into the Navy, Sylvia's world is turned upside down and she is forced to choose between loyalty to her lover and loyalty to her family and community. With complex characters and a vivid historical backdrop, this classic novel is not to be missed.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.