Namesake

Fable is the shipwrecked daughter of a legendary pirate, washed ashore on a new island. She builds a trading empire while hiding her identity and navigating the dangerous politics of sea traders. Young's world is gritty, ambitious, and carefully plotted.

Fable's son inherits her legacy and her enemies. Caught between his mother's plans and his own agency, he works through deadly games, political intrigue, and a second-chance romance. Young raises the stakes of her world masterfully.