Two brothers hope to get into America's Cup yacht racing, using their superb sailing skills to earn money for their ailing father's medicine. A gripping histfic tale set in 1913, with sibling rivalry, a love triangle, and the cruel reality of a highly competitive elite world.

It was 1913 on Deer Isle, Maine where Davey Haskell and his older brother Jacob were lobstermen. Over the years, their father had suffered several strokes and was now incapacitated. Since he couldn’t work anymore and his medicine was expensive, their mother relied on her boys for their finances. Unfortunately, for the last few days, they hadn’t been able to catch anything to sell, so it seemed providential when they spotted an expensive yacht moored at their small town’s wharf.

In the past, Deer Isle sailors had helped rich yacht owners win the America’s Cup. Now, Harold Vanderbilt and his friend had arrived to sign up men who could help them win again. With their knowledge of the sea Davey and Jake knew if they were chosen, their salary would provide the medicine their father needed. What they didn’t know was that revenge for a decades old secret would endanger their own lives and forever change their relationships with others.

I enjoyed reading about the history of the New York Yacht Club and its famously rich members, as well as the ins and outs of sailing. There were times when the author got too technical with yachting definitions, and reading his copious footnotes became tedious. A few chapters in, I decided to just go with my best guess on sailing terms. Once I did that, reading about the brother’s adventures became more fluid and enjoyable.

Recommended for Adults.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher in return for an honest review.