The Sea Bride

By Ben Ames Williams

Book Overview

The sea bride explores the inner transformation brought on by a shift from security to unpredictability. It traces a journey where emotional resilience must match external hardship. As the setting moves from a familiar home to the vast, uncertain expanse of the ocean, there is a steady unraveling of comfort. The narrative enhances the contrast between domestic peace and the ferocity of survival within unforgiving environments. At the heart of the story is the exploration of duty over desire, where personal longings are overshadowed by larger responsibilities. The novel uses maritime isolation to examine the fragility of human connections when tested by physical and emotional distance. Moments of solitude emphasize a growing awareness of inner strength, particularly in the face of shifting loyalties and evolving relationships. A deep undercurrent of endurance shapes the unfolding experience, as identity is forged not through stability but through confrontation with the unknown. The focus is not on events but on what they expose quiet revelations, internal recalibration, and the cost of adaptation to an unforgiving life bound by water and silence.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9371817720
• ISBN13: 9789371817721
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Double 9 Books
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"