Ruff Tides
In the 1840s, young Benjamin and his family live on an isolated Nova Scotia island. There is no church, no school, no store, no community; just them.
But Benjamin has a vivid imagination that fills his life with adventure. He sees pirates and sea monsters, devilish black dogs, schooners laden with treasure bound for his island.
And he sees a man with an axe in his hand.
reviewer comments
“Laura has uncovered a true Fundy Shore (or Minas Shore) treasure in this story!
Readers interested in rural Nova Scotia history, especially stories of those making a marginal living from the land and water, will enjoy Laura’s very real portrayal of the day-to-day struggles against the harsh climate and ever-changing extreme tides of the Minas Basin.
The family dynamics, full of heartbreak, tensions and secrets but ultimately grounded in love, are truly believable. The workings and limitations of the Nova Scotia legal system of the time provide a lot of suspense even for those who think they know how the trial will end.”
-- Sonya Shawbook details
ISBN 978-1-997827-24-5
6x9 inch paperback, 260 pages
an e-book edition is available on all major platforms.