The beginning of a historical series.So well written full of adventure Sail along on the Mayflower The Speedwell.the book is fiction mixed in with historical facts.Mary Elizabeth sets sail with her father and brother for America leaving all she knew behind facing a treacherous journey.Still full of faith and hopeshe embarks on a journey she will never forget,Love shines its light on her& William a carpenter who is considered a Stranger not a member of her Plymouth congregation,This book is full of very brave people who embark on this trip something most of us would never dare undertake.This book with its adventure facts and romance would make a lively book club discussion or a wonderful gift for historical fiction lovers.