About this book
Charles Clark Munn's *Pocket Island* weaves an enchanting tale of mystery and romance set along Maine's rugged coastline, where thousands of islands hold untold secrets. Named for the tidal pocket that forms twice daily along its shores, this small island becomes the backdrop for a sweeping saga that begins around 1824 and carries listeners through the American Civil War and beyond.
This richly atmospheric novel masterfully blends multiple genres—ghost stories, romance, and maritime adventure—into a captivating narrative of New England country life. The story unfolds through the interconnected lives of unforgettable characters whose worlds intersect on Pocket Island: seafarers and rum-runners, smugglers and neighbors bound by friendship, barn dances and whispered legends. Yet beneath these varied threads runs a central love story that anchors the tale, while questions of whether the island's ghosts are real or merely echoes of the past linger throughout.
Munn captures both the authenticity of coastal life and the supernatural atmosphere that has long clung to Maine's isolated shores, creating a work that transcends simple categorization. *Pocket Island* is ideal for listeners who crave historical fiction with gothic undertones, romance woven into adventure, and stories that honor the rich traditions and mysteries of New England's maritime heritage. This 1901 classic offers an immersive journey into a vanished world where history, legend, and human connection beautifully converge.
