The Silken Snare — Joyce Johnson

Cornwall, early 19th century: With a busy boatyard to run, Will Trevanion had done his best for the past five years to bring up his six motherless children. Jessie, his eldest daughter, had been a great help to him, and now she was to be married to John Davidson, who had always held her heart. But, on the day they were to be wed, John disappeared. Jessie tore off her silken wedding dress and vowed she would never give her heart to another...