Ellen with a spyglass at sunset, a clipper ship in the sun behind her

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The Navigator

Inspired by the true story of the woman who set the ocean on fire.

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Sea stories for women.

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Sailing the world while writing books about sailors.

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The Navigator Series

Inspired by the true story of Eleanor Creesy

Navigator of the world’s fastest clipper ship—in 1851

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“I made it to p42 before I had tears in my eyes.”

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“A powerful, emotional, and truly inspiring story that stays with you long after you’ve finished reading.”

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“Once I began reading The Navigator my daydreams became filled with ocean vistas that teased my senses with the smell and taste of salty air.”

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About Cheyenne

Author, sailor & horizon-chaser

Cheyenne Richards is an award-winning author who’s currently embarked on her own circumnavigation dream—balancing fear and excitement in equal measures.

She writes bold, emotionally rich historical fiction inspired by real women, real adventures, and the courage it takes to become who we’re meant to be.

Unlike her favorite character, she’d be banned from driving if the DMV tested for sense of direction.

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