R. M. Ballantyne 
Shifting Winds [EPUB ebook] 

Set mostly at sea and in the small fishing village of Wreckumoft, ’Shifting Winds’ is a fascinating nautical adventure by much-loved children’s author R.M. Ballantyne. Narrated by a former member of the Royal Navy named Bingley, the tale focusses on the fortunes of the Gaff family. Whilst his nervous family wait at home for his return, Stephen Gaff is helping to save the lives of those caught up in an horrific shipwreck just offshore during a storm. One of those he rescues is a mysterious young girl who seems to know him. What exactly is Stephen Gaff hiding? A gripping adventure story from the skilful author.-