**The Cure for Drowning** follows the life of Kit McNair, a spirited individual born to an Irish farming family in southern Ontario. After a near-death experience at the age of ten, Kit is revived by their mother's Celtic magic, setting the stage for a life filled with defiance and self-discovery. Kit, who prefers boy's clothing and resists traditional roles, struggles to find their place in the world. The story takes a turn when Rebekah Kromer, the sophisticated daughter of a German-Canadian doctor, arrives in town in 1939. Rebekah immediately recognizes something unique in 19-year-old Kit, and the two form a deep connection. However, their relationship becomes complicated when Kit's brother, Landon, becomes involved, creating a love triangle that challenges familial bonds and personal identities. As tensions rise, each character is forced to confront their own path, with Landon choosing to enlist in the Navy as the world edges closer to war.

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