THE BEAUTIFUL: Volume 1

?????    All he wants is freedom but lies and power will always keep him trapped      ????? In The Beautiful, young barkeep Will Randle dreams of escaping the poverty and limitations of South Astonia. When a wealthy nobleman offers him a spot on the Moralis, a military ship bound for a distant land, Will seizes the chance for freedom. Life aboard the ship brings hard work and danger, but also a taste of independence.
However, the mission's hidden deceptions nearly cost him everything, thrusting Will into a perilous situation he never anticipated. Shipwrecked on a remote island, Will is saved by the mysterious Mary. As he navigates their complex relationship, he discovers that Mary harbors secrets of her own, making his new reality even more complicated. Caught in the island's political intrigue, Will faces a pivotal question: What is he willing to sacrifice for true freedom Immerse yourself in The Beautiful, where adventure and mystery intertwine in a story of hope, resilience, and the unyielding quest for a better life.