The Manatee

About the Book

A story of Nantucket whaling days. Searing hatred and vibrant love vie for the possession of captain Jabez Folger’s soul. This stemmed from his first voyage when he had an experience so evil that it changed his life. Now and then a warm and gentle spirit would emerge, his old self. Under this influence he married a lovely Quaker girl but now he had turned against dry land. His love centered on the mermaid figure head on his boat, a symbol of the beauty and indifference of the sea. A powerful book, vivid characters, a plot breathtaking in scope.

About the Author

Nancy Bruff Gardner was born and raised in Connecticut. She studied at the Sorbonne after which she returned to the United States and began writing feverishly. Nancy has always been a prolific writer. Author of several other works, including The Fig Tree, Cider From Eden, Beloved Woman, and her published book of poetry, My Talon in Your Heart.