The Fisherman and the Smuggler

Widowed fisherman Tom feels adrift as age forces him to step back from the sea and hand his livelihood to his son, Josh. Tom becomes absorbed in the history of Josh’s newly purchased cottage in Sidmouth, a house with old smuggling ties, but his fascination with the past takes a disturbing turn when he is hurled back in time into the heart of a dangerous smuggler's landing.

Tom finds himself caught up with the smuggling family. At their heart is Eliza, a formidable widow holding her family together against all odds. But Tom’s greatest torment lies in the future he has lost. Believing his son will think him drowned, he is desperate to leave Josh some proof that he is alive. With Eliza’s help, he hatches a fragile plan to reach across time itself.

Blending historical drama, romance, and gentle time-travel mystery, this is a story of second chances, enduring love, and the powerful ties between past and present.

This book is a 20-minute short read, perfect for reading on a Kindle or on your mobile phone.