Sailing for Grace - by Joseph Bauer (Paperback)

About the Book

"Wilton and Grace Goodbow's long marriage was frequently marked by political disagreement--she was the progressive activist, he the conservative, successful businessman. But their love was deep and bonded by a common passion for the sea aboard their ocean sailing yacht, The Sails of Grace. About to die, Grace elicits her husband's promise to set aside his political beliefs and take on her last cause: the reunification of Central American parents separated from their children at the El Paso border. Will risks his own freedom to keep his word. Sometimes the letter of the law and the right thing to do meet head-on. Sailing for Grace is a suspenseful exploration of the intersection of law, morality, and personal choice"--

Book Synopsis

A wealthy widower risks everything to honor a promise to his dying wife.

Will Goodbow, a Newport industrialist, grapples with grief and a promise to his late wife, Grace. Though not sharing her passion for immigration issues, he vows to fulfill her wish: to reunite separated families at the US-Mexico border. His journey takes him from the familiar comforts of Rhode Island to the stark realities of Honduras, testing his resolve and challenging his beliefs.

As Will navigates political corruption, human struggles, and moral complexities, he finds unexpected allies in a compassionate nun and a stoic ex-marine. But can he navigate the treacherous path between law and morality to honor Grace's memory? Sailing for Grace explores themes of love, loyalty, and redemption against the backdrop of a nation divided. For readers interested in literary fiction exploring social issues and character-driven stories with emotional depth.

About the Author

Joseph Bauer writes novels from his homes in Charleston, SC and Cleveland, OH. Sailing for Grace is his fourth published novel, following The Accidental Patriot, The Patriot's Angels, and Too True to Be Good.