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In a world that rejects her as a girl, Mary Reade must conceal her true self aboard a Caribbean merchant ship. Managing her safety and profession depends on her ability to disguise her gender, while she struggles with family rejection, a romantic longing for Nat, and the harsh realities of life at sea. Through her journey, Mary confronts the constraints of gender roles and gradually discovers her own voice and identity.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Miriam McNamara
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