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Young orphan Arthur Hobhouse is sent from Liverpool to Australia after WWII, separated from his sister and homeland. Facing hardship, he survives with the help of fellow orphan Marty and kind mentors, discovering a talent for boat design and sailing. Decades later, Arthur builds a solo yacht for his daughter Allie in hopes she’ll sail back to find her aunt—seeking closure and reconnection. It's a cross-generational, moving tale of love, loss, resilience, and home

Alone on a Wide Wide Sea

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