"By the Sea" is a novel that explores the themes of love, loss, and the human condition through the eyes of a young woman named Emily. The story takes place in the small coastal town of Cedar Bay, where Emily has come to escape the pain of her recent loss. As she spends more time in the town, she begins to form connections with the locals and discovers the beauty and complexity of their lives. Through her experiences, Emily learns to find solace in the simple pleasures of life and to embrace the imperfections that make it worth living.
By Arthur Willis Colton · First published 1920 · Genre: Fiction, Historical, Adventure