First published in 1891, 'The Coxswain's Bride' by prolific author R.M. Ballantyne tells the story of Sturdy Bob otherwise known as 'Handsome Bob' by the ladies of his local seaside village of Greyton. On the eve of his wedding to young Nellie Carr a powerful storm hits, and Bob, along with his men, must set to work to find and rescue survivors of a stricken vessel. A gripping nautical tale from the popular children's author.-