Toilers of the Sea

Gilliat, an adept sailor shunned by Guernsey society due to his enigmatic mother and a haunted home, finds himself in love with the beautiful Déruchette, the niece of a local ferry owner. When a disaster strikes the ferry, Déruchette declares she will marry the man who can rescue it. Determined to win her heart, Gilliat bravely takes on the daunting challenge of salvaging the ship, setting the stage for a tale of love, ambition, and perseverance against overwhelming odds.