Windswept / a novel by Magdalena Zschokke.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Zschokke, Magdalena, 1950-

Contributor:

Caroline F. Schimmel Collection of Women in the American Wilderness (University of Pennsylvania)

Schimmel, Caroline F., donor, associated name.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Women and the sea--Fiction.

Women and the sea.

Ship captains--Fiction.

Ship captains.

Lesbians--Fiction.

Lesbians.

Genre:

Fiction.

Love stories.

Sea stories.

Penn Provenance:

Schimmel, Caroline F. (donor) (Schimmel Collection copy)

Physical Description:

192 pages : 1 illustration ; 21 cm

Place of Publication:

Norwich, Vt. : New Victoria Publishers, [1996]

Summary:

Mara, Olivia and Zoe are all women committed to a life of sailing, and share the struggle to find their place in a world dominated by wealthy and powerful men. Each of these three women brings a personal quest to her voyages. Mara's dream of becoming a captain has come true; now she wants to understand her recently discovered love for women. Zoe tries to balance her need for intimate connection with other women, with her love life of casual affairs. Olivia struggles to heal from an abusive childhood. Olivia, Zoe and Mara meet the challenge of isolation and the tests of strength that come with weeks spent on the open ocean. But it is their letters, dreams and connection to the stars that keep them going, moving toward their goal of an all female crew.

Local Notes:

Schimmel Collection copy presented to the Penn Libraries in 2014 by Caroline F. Schimmel.

ISBN:

0934678731

9780934678735

OCLC:

33900147