This is the magical and ethereal story of four generations of strong New England women, all with their own special powers. First is Evangeline Hussey whose husband Hosiah is lost at sea. She survives by continuing to run her husbands Nantucket Inn and restaurant on her own. One day a young man, Ishmael arrives and by the time he leaves with his friend Queequeg to join captain Ahab for his search for a great white whale she finds herself pregnant. She bears a daughter which becomes the second generation of gifted women. Two more generations ensue all in different circumstances. These four generations of women traverse the globe searching for the elusive Ishmael who they feel must have the answers they seek. But can any one person have the answers they need, is what they seek not already within them. This is a mesmerizing story and beautifully written. Great for literary fiction lovers. Highly recommended.
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