Una Carteret has seen a ship wreck upon Perran Rocks one too many times. “We watch them die, and gloat over their dead bodies. It is awful!” She knows what would weather the storms and save the lives of the men whose wives are home, awaiting their return: a lifeboat.

With the help of the Tanners – a godly family – Una begins the secret project. But, there are cruel and greedy fishers in the rugged Perrancove who would stop any rescue attempts at all costs.

To further complicate her life, at the dying wish of their friend and benefactor, Cuthbert and Una were married. To headstrong, free-spirited Una, marriage didn’t change a thing. She was free to run her beloved coast and sail in her swift boat among the crude fishermen, their wives and children, and even handle poor, deranged Patty. 

However, Cuthbert – who had agreed to going their own ways in marriage – suddenly becomes protective and authoritative, even romantic. Would he find out about her project and keep her from the helm?

Trouble soon arises and storm clouds gather on the horizon. Will the lifeboat set out for rescue, or will Una and the Tanners find themselves in need of a rescue on land? 

The Treasure of the Secret Cove (by Amy LeFeurve) is a masterful story fraught with curious characters, perilous storms, violent deeds, suspicion and mystery, love and compassion, humor and danger, truth and life. It’s thrilling from cover to cover!

This book is a peculiar mixture of things you like and things you don’t like, but, in the end, it’s one great story!

Within these pages, characters deal with a drunk father, lies about marriage, a bloody attack by greedy fishermen, and an insane woman. These dangers are resolved through Biblical truth. Still, I would recommend this exciting tale for ages 18+.

Re-reading through this was exciting because I had forgotten how much I liked the way the Gospel is presented, the way the characters are written, and the unique setting of the story.

There are few books set in such a place as Perrancove. With poetry, traditions, superstitions, and shared history, it truly is a culture of its own that is both wonderful and horrible.

In our American culture where marriage – the way God designed it – is being confused and corrupted, The Treasure of the Secret Cove provides a refreshing take on love, commitment, signs of affection, and purity in marriage. Una’s rebellious attitude toward marriage is confronted by the courtships and marriages of two friends; Kathy and Marjorie. These two have a refreshingly godly and traditional view of marriage.

Above all, this delightful and curious novel is about the Lifeboat – a picture of Jesus – who will rescue everyone who realizes they are sinking. “But I’m not sinking or storm-tossed, and I don’t want a rest,” says Una, and she plans to stick her course in life and not step into the Lifeboat until a storm has come. 

Oh, how Una would love to truly know and live the true Christian life! But, if she must give up her own will for Christ’s, it is impossible!

Hallelu Yah! I praise You, Lord Jesus, Savior of the World! You alone can rescue us from sin, death, and hell. I praise You that, even when we didn’t recognize our danger, You moved toward us. If we call, we will be saved (Romans 10:13). Hallelu Yah!

Amy LeFeurve has a beautifully illustrative, Scripturally-based way of writing and weaving the Gospel and all of God’s Word into her stories. Her style of telling varies from character to character, yet the ultimate truth and the Person of Jesus Christ remain wonderfully consistent. Truth – God’s truth – is the heartbeat of this story. The theme calls young and old alike to step into the Lifeboat, trust in Jesus, and live victoriously as God’s people. It challenges the reader to recognize they are storm-tossed unless their faith is solidly placed in Jesus Christ.

It’s a reclaimed treasure that is true at its core and stunning in its telling. You don’t want to miss The Treasure of the Secret Cove!