The Wreck of the Mentor by Eric Jay Dolin

There’s something about a true tale of the sea that hits differently when you’re reading it just steps from the water’s edge. And this one? It’s a stunner.

From acclaimed maritime historian Eric Jay Dolin comes a gripping account of disaster and survival in the great Age of Sail. The story of the Mentor is one of death, despair, and against all odds, deliverance—the kind of narrative that keeps you turning pages long after the lighthouse beam has swept across the dark.

Dolin has a gift. He takes the dusty bones of history and breathes salt and life back into them. You can almost feel the spray, hear the timbers groan, sense the gathering dread as the crew faces forces far beyond their control. This is meticulously researched nonfiction that reads with the urgency of the best adventure fiction.

What you’ll find inside:

• A true, harrowing shipwreck story brought vividly to life
• Rich maritime history from a celebrated and trusted author
• A handsome hardcover edition, brand new to our shelves

If you love the ocean and the dramas it has held over the centuries—or if you simply love a story that refuses to let you go—this belongs in your hands. Perfect for readers of seafaring history, armchair adventurers, and anyone who finds comfort in a good tale on a rainy coastal afternoon.

Nestled here in Perkins Cove, with the sea right outside our door, we have a soft spot for books like this one. Come browse, or let us wrap one up for you. We think you’ll be glad you did.

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