If the Tide Turns

Praise for If the Tide Turns by Rachel Rueckert

“Rueckert works in themes of love and sisterhood and brotherhood into her debut. The will to live through perilous struggles and become resilient is strong in these characters. This journey into tumultuous history will keep readers engaged and committed until the very end.” —Booklist

“Meticulously researched and gorgeously written, this historical novel inspired by true events is a gripping tale of piracy, love, and most of all, the costs (and joys) of self-determination.” —Rosalyn Eves, author of Beyond the Mapped Stars

“Rachel Rueckert delivers a sweeping adventure perfectly seasoned with a lyrical love story that grabs you from the beginning and doesn’t let go. Her scintillating writing weaves a tale that stays with you long after you finish.” —Janna MacGregor, author of Dear Future Husband and The Widow Rules series

“If the Tide Turns weaves together two fascinating worlds in a page-turning story of love, friendship, and self-discovery. It transports the reader to the time of witch trials and piracy, shrugging off popular caricatures and exploring real-life people—the hardships they faced and the hope that sustained them. A stirring and luminous read!” —Amanda Skenandore, author of The Nurse’s Secret

“A delicious debut awash in lore and amazing historical detail, as wild and characteristically unpredictable as the sea that gives it life. Rachel Rueckert is a writer to be reckoned with.” —V. S. Alexander, author of The Novelist from Berlin

“An exciting, action-filled clean romance with the added attraction of high seas adventure. Readers who enjoy romantic suspense and tales of pirates will relish this.” —Historical Novel Society

“Two lovers, separated by their stations in life, fight their way back to each other’s arms. On land and on the sea, Sam and Maria overcome the hardships of the mid-1700s in this tale of daring, courage, aching loneliness, and two people willing to face any obstacles to be together.” —Julie Earhard-Cracchiolo, St. Louis Public Library

“A captivating reimagining of the legendary relationship between Pirate Samuel Bellamy and Cape Codder, Maria.” —Fran Ziegler, Titcomb’s Bookshop

“A vivid page-turner with forbidden romance, pirates, and adventure upon the open sea.” —Ashleigh Howland, Wellesley Books