The Secret River, by Kate Grenville

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Half way through. Not strictly a sailing boat, but the first section about life as a waterman in the eighteenth century is very evocative for anyone who knows the Thames. I am not a fan of historical novels, but this one is a beauty, wonderfully written and draws you into its sad story.
 
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