Phoebe's Light is a part of a new series by Suzanne Woods Fisher, and if the first novel is any indication, will be a fascinating look at history. From beginning to end, I was enthralled in Phoebe's story. She was a strong woman in an era when women were suppose to have a place and stay in it. However, she is also very human and aspires to something she has dreamed of since she was young to be the wife of Captain Phineas Foulger.
Matthew Macy, the hard working town cooper, resides in jail at night because he is almost the town drunk as well, his way of dealing with the tragic loss of his father and the whaling ship his family owned and from which Matthew survived. Matthew, obviously has a past with Phoebe and still has feelings for her which he keeps hidden.
Ms. Fisher's novel gives us a glimpse of whaling life and that of the island which thrives from the success of the whaling ships. The women stay behind and raise the families and the men make a hard living on the ships.
Phoebe seems to get her wish contrary to what her father wants for her. Her father has gotten their home in a defaulted mortgage and Phoebe sees no way out but marriage to the Captain. But is the Captain all he seems? Matthew ends up on trial for murder? And Phoebe discovers buried treasure may be the key to the true light of her life.
I received this book through Netgalley for my honest review.
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