Ahab's Wife, Or The Star Gazer by Sena Jeter Naslund

Or, The Star-Gazer

Set in the 19th century, this novel follows the life of Una Spenser, a resilient and adventurous woman whose journey takes her from a lighthouse on the New England coast to the high seas aboard a whaling ship. As she navigates the challenges of love, loss, and self-discovery, Una's story intertwines with the legendary Captain Ahab, offering a fresh perspective on the world of Moby-Dick. Through her eyes, readers explore themes of independence, identity, and the pursuit of one's dreams against the backdrop of a richly detailed historical setting.