"Sailing the Adriatic Blues" is a captivating literary fiction novel that transports readers to the enchanting shores of the Adriatic Sea. The story follows Zoe, a young woman grappling with her mother's mysterious past, who returns to the rugged island of her family's origins. Amidst the ancient olive groves and salty sea air, Zoe uncovers a hidden locket that propels her into a world of long-held secrets and shadows. With each local she meets and each clue she unravels, Zoe is drawn deeper into a tangled web of love, betrayal, and the unbreakable bonds of family. As she navigates the turbulent waters of her lineage, she must decide how much of the past's burden she is willing to bear. "Sailing the Adriatic Blues" is a story about discovering one's heritage and finding a sense of belonging in the spaces between history and heartbreak, penned with beautifully evocative prose that echoes the persistent call of the Adriatic.