On the eve of  WW1 , amidst the turbulence of the  Ludlow Massacre  and the  Triangle Shirt Factory fire , the young Haskell brothers Davey (16) and Jacob (21) dream of escaping the poverty of their lobsterman life in Deer Isle, Maine. Their sailing talents catch the eye of the powerful  New York Yacht Club , with a chance for glory in the prestigious  America's Cup race series . The brothers' bond is tested as they both fall for Edith, a captivating Irish maid. Family loyalty is at stake, and now, the pursuit of sporting fame threatens to drive them apart. Complicating matters further, someone must stay behind to care for their ailing parents. When a near-fatal accident leaves one brother hospitalized and consumed by the need for revenge, a compassionate Latina nurse helps him heal, showing him a path beyond bitterness. Meanwhile, the millionaire yachtsmen harbor dark secrets. A glamorous concubine is hidden away on a luxury yacht, leading to blackmail and scandal. As the bachelor heir to the  Vanderbilt railroad fortune  grapples with his future, preferring the freedom of the sea over his family's wealth, the Haskell brothers must navigate their own choices between love, family, and ambition . Can they overcome the trials that threaten to tear them apart, or will the winds of change leave them stranded in the past?   ***** Early Reviewers love this heartfelt historical coming-of-age novel! ***** ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  "...A gripping historical fiction  tale set in 1913, with sibling rivalry, a love triangle, and the cruel reality of a highly competitive elite world." -Netgalley reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  "What a great story! Lots of great action, very engaging, hard to put down ." -Goodreads Reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  "What an exciting look into the world of the New York Yacht Club and the maneuvering and politics it takes to be chosen to defend America's Cup... I loved this story! " -Netgalley reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "I loved delving into this world of glamor, grit , and high stakes . Highly recommend! " -Goodreads Reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" ...I enjoyed reading about the history of the New York Yacht Club and its famously rich members, as well as the ins and outs of sailing..." -Netgalley reviewer "Dolby takes us behind the scenes as an intense competition evolves into a high stakes grudge match. The quest for victory is an emotional roller coaster ride . Once you start reading you won't want to stop." -Gary Jobson, America's Cup Hall of Fame Inductee " A ripping yarn ... full of mysteries, passion, class struggle, and ruthless competitive spirit. Prevailing Wind is an absolute blast ! " -J.J.Abrams, Filmmaker " Written with deeply felt emotion and intricate detail , Thomas Dolby's gorgeous novel PREVAILING WIND is a work of historical fiction that speaks directly to the present day in its thematic explorations of class, competition and brotherhood ." - Abdi Nazemian, Stonewall and Lambda Literary Award Winning Author It is 1913, and the plutocrats of the New York Yacht Club have amassed more power and wealth than the US Treasury itself. Davey and Jacob Haskell, brothers from a poor lobster fishing community in Maine, have a single shot at greatness when they try out for the sailing crew of a NYYC millionaire's luxury racing yacht. Honor, betrayal, and the cruelty of an egomaniacal skipper put the brothers' family loyalties to the test as they set out to expose a dark secret covered up for years in the corridors of the New York Yacht Club. "Dolby takes us behind the scenes as an intense competition evolves into a high stakes grudge match. The quest for victory is an emotional roller coaster ride. Once you start reading you won't want to stop." -Gary Jobson, America's Cup Hall of Fame Inductee "A ripping yarn ... full of mysteries, passion, class struggle, and ruthless competitive spirit. Prevailing Wind is an absolute blast!" -J.J.Abrams, Filmmaker Thomas Morgan Robertson, known by his stage name Thomas Dolby, is an English musician, producer, composer, entrepreneur, and teacher, renowned for his innovative contributions to music and technology. Born on October 14, 1958, in London, Dolby rose to prominence in the 1980s with his hit singles "She Blinded Me with Science" and "Hyperactive!". His distinctive blend of electronic music and inventive compositions made him a key figure in the new wave movement, though his work spans a wide array of musical styles beyond the high-energy pop sound. In the 1990s, Dolby founded Beatnik, a Silicon Valley software company that developed polyphonic ringtone software, including the iconic Nokia tune. His groundbreaking work in technology extended to serving as Music Director for TED Conferences and leading the Music for New Media program at Johns Hopkins University's Peabody Institute since 2014. Dolby's talents have earned him numerous accolades, including a "Lifetime Achievement in Internet Music" award from Yahoo! Internet Life in 1998, T