SEA DUST - a historical novel set in 1856Emma's life is in ruins and in order to survive she must escape from her cruel husband and find a new life. A chance encounter with a French sailor on the windswept Whitby cliff top provides the opportunity, but to grasp it, she must stow away on his ship bound for Australia.However, even on board ship, danger lurks, and the changing moods of the turbulent ocean mirror Emma's emotional journey. "Confronting and real. The author pulls no punches in portraying the dark side of life and the lives of those bound by the sea. This story inspires the reader to begin their own sea-faring adventure. Dramatic from start to finish." Nicole Biber