The Sea Hath Spoken — Stephen Lewis

On the newly settled coast of New England lay the town of Newbury. In a harsh land, its people lived a difficult life, where the truth was often clouded by suspicion and superstition. But when trouble struck, one woman would have the strength and courage to separate truth from lies....

AN OLD NEW ENGLAND MYSTERY
Midwife Catherine Williams senses trouble when Roger Whitcomb and his sister, Jane, both Quakers, arrive in Newbury seeking sanctuary from religious persecution. She knows her fellow townspeople will be nervous about the newcomers--and unwilling to extend a helping hand. Strangers are not welcome, especially when their arrival is heralded by the drowning death of a sailor from their ship--and other disturbing occurrences. Even Catherine finds herself increasingly suspicious of the Whitcombs and the odd goings-on that seem to surround them. And when Roger is killed, Catherine is finally compelled by reasons both personal and professional to find out the truth....