The Pearl of Orr's Island A Story of the Coast of Maine

The Story Revolves Around The Life Of Mara Lincoln The Pearl Of Orr'S Island A Beautiful And Compassionate Young Girl Who Grows Up In A Small Fishing Village On The Coast Of Maine. The Novel Opens With A Dramatic Shipwreck Off The Coast Of Orr'S Island Where Mara'S Father Captain Kittredge Lincoln Perishes. Mara’S Mother Mary Gives Birth To Mara Shortly After The Tragedy And Dies Leaving The Newborn An Orphan. Mara Is Taken In And Raised By Her Aunt Roxy And Uncle Reuben Who Provide Her With A Loving Home. As She Grows Up Mara Becomes Known For Her Beauty Kindness And Deep Spirituality Endearing Herself To Everyone In The Community. Her Closest Companion Is Moses Pennel A Boy Who Was Also Orphaned By The Same Shipwreck That Claimed Mara'S Father. Moses Known For His Intelligence And Ambition Forms A Strong Bond With Mara. The Novel Traces Their Deepening Relationship As They Grow From Childhood Friends Into Adulthood. Moses Harbors A Deep Love For Mara But His Ambitions Lead Him To Seek A Life Beyond The Confines Of Orr'S Island.