Sea Wife is the engrossing new novel from author Amity Gaige. It follows the story of Miranda and Richard as they leave their secure lives in Connecticut and venture into an uncertain future at sea. With their daughter Eleanor in tow, they embark on a three-month sailing voyage that will change their lives forever.
Sea Wife presents an unflinching account of the struggles of modern life amidst carefree sailing dreams and the fantasy of the open sea. Miranda and Richard are an unconventional couple, determined to embark on a journey of discovery and trust, while under the pressures of responsibility, tradition, and family.
When they set out, they are already strained by the stresses of their lives - money troubles, Miranda's distant upbringing and Richard's struggle to leave his corporate career. Money is tight so they are forced to skimp on equipment and supplies, and the imperfect craft threatens their safety from the start.
Despite their worries, onboard the boat there is a sense of freedom and yearning for the strength and wisdom that only comes from long, deep oceans. Miranda, a romantic and subtle intellectual, is able to defer to her husband's navigational judgement, while Richard is captivated by the prospect of finding unimaginable beauty in this unknown world.
As they approach a rising storm, they must eventually confront their imperfect circumstances and their true feelings toward one another. This profound journey brings them closer together, but with time quickly running out, Miranda and Richard must decide if the truce they forged in the sea can survive landlocked life.
Sea Wife is a captivating exploration of self-discovery and relationships that criticize conventional ideals of family-life, for better and for worse. With depictions of the stark beauty of the coastline and the intricate interplay between the mother and daughter, it is a novel that speaks to lovers of both land and sea, characters and nuance, and all things in between.
Amity Gaige wrote the novel with all the excitement, joy and pure agony of a volatile relationship, and fills it with questions, dangers, and raw emotions. Each flip of the page is a roller coaster of action and emotional rewards, as Miranda and Richard are swept up in the tumultuous ocean.
Combining suspense, suspenseful action and emotionally charged characters, Sea Wife is a dream-like journey that leaves the reader wondering what could have been. Hauntingly beautiful, Sea Wife is an unforgettable exploration of what drives us to embrace life and make it our own.
