The Harbour Master’s Daughter is a historical fiction romance novel written by Tania Crosse. Originally published under the title Morwellham’s Child, the book serves as the first installment in her 11-part Devonshire Sagas series. Plot Overview
Set in 1867 within the historic port of Morwellham Quay, Devon, the story follows Rebecca Westbrook, the spirited daughter of the local harbour master.
The Conflict: Rebecca’s father expects her to court the wealthy and sophisticated ship owner, Captain Adam Bradley. However, Rebecca is deeply in love with her childhood sweetheart, Tom Mason, a lowly cooper.
The Twist: Her father demands that she wait to marry Tom until he achieves financial security. Driven by passion, the couple attempts to bypass this restriction, but sudden tragedy strikes and shatters their plans.
The Struggle: Left vulnerable and facing societal ruin, Rebecca must find the resilience to survive personal hardship and navigate the strict social expectations of mid-Victorian England. Book Details Author: Tania Crosse Page Count: 352 pages
Themes: Love, grief, class division, historical community life, and female resilience.
Target Audience: Ideal for readers who enjoy emotional, character-driven family sagas like those by Catherine Cookson, Dilly Court, or Rosie Goodwin. Where to Read or Listen
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