The Girl on the Boat

Red-haired, dog-loving Wilhelmina "Billie" Bennet finds herself at the center of a romantic triangle involving three distinct men. Bream Mortimer, a devoted friend, harbors long-standing feelings for her, while Eustace Hignett, a timid poet, is engaged to Billie at the story's start. Complicating matters further is Sam Marlowe, Eustace's charming cousin, who is instantly smitten with Billie. The narrative explores themes of love, friendship, and rivalry as these characters navigate their intertwined relationships.