Written on the Tide

by Julia Bryant

The third saga of life in Victorian Portsmouth is the story of a girl whois rescued from the sea when just a child. Beatrice Salter has neverknown who her family is or where she truly belongs. Passed from familyto workhouse, she finally finds a home and a place to feel accepted atthe Mariner's Home for Children.She finds an unlikely friend in Dr Pragnell, the kindly gentleman whorescued her when she was a child. Working in his household, Beatriceobserves the love Augusta Pragnell showers on her two sons, Albertand Samuel and realises what she has missed.Meanwhile Augusta, learning to accept her husband and the life shehas chosen, puts aside her 'fripperies' and learns things about herselfthat she never knew. As the Pragnell household comes ever closertogether, Beatrice and Albert find themselves thrown together in a situationwhich can only cause heartbreak to those they love the most.

Hardcover

First published October 1, 2002

About the author

Julia Bryant trained as a nurse, then after her three children grew up, earned an Honours B.A. in English and History. In 1995, she was a prizewinner in the Maurice Callard short story competition for her story "A Good Sendoff."

Presently, she and her husband reside in Portsmouth.