The Capsina: An Historical Novel

Set on a rugged Aegean island, the story traces the fortunes of a prominent seafaring clan after the death of its head and the rise of his headstrong daughter, officially known as the Capsina, whose will unsettles traditional expectations. The narrative interweaves island life, feudal clan obligations, and maritime enterprise with episodes of violent engagement at sea, where local captains pursue and board an armed foreign vessel, suffering loss and sacrifice. Themes of grief, honor, gendered expectations, and the tension between custom and individual resolve drive characters' choices, while vivid naval scenes and communal reactions shape the social and emotional consequences.