Our Sea

The Mediterranean. A sea of love, war, and betrayal.

In Our Sea (Mare Nostrum), Vicente Blasco Ibáñez delivers a sweeping and dramatic novel set during the First World War. The story follows Ulysses Ferragut, a passionate Spanish sea captain, who becomes entangled in a dangerous romance with a mysterious German woman, Freya, while the Mediterranean—“Our Sea”—becomes a theater of naval warfare, espionage, and submarine attacks. Torn between love, patriotism, and the call of the ocean, Ferragut must navigate the turbulent waters of desire and duty as the war threatens everything he holds dear.

With vivid maritime descriptions, emotional intensity, and Blasco Ibáñez’s signature realism, this novel powerfully captures the human drama unfolding across the Mediterranean during one of history’s greatest conflicts.

• English translation of Mare Nostrum (1918)
• A major World War I novel by the author of The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

Available in multiple formats:

• Paperback & Hardcover: Elegant print editions presenting the complete, unabridged text, ideal for your bookshelf.
• Ebook: DRM-free EPUB compatible with Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, and all major e-readers.
• Audiobook: Professionally narrated, complete and unabridged, perfect for immersive listening.

A gripping classic for readers who enjoy epic tales of love, war, and the sea.

About the Author

Vicente Blasco Ibáñez (1867–1928) was a Spanish novelist, journalist, and political activist. He achieved international fame with works such as Los Cuatro Jinetes del Apocalipsis (The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse) and Sangre y Arena (Blood and Sand). Celebrated for his vivid realism, dramatic intensity, and bold social commentary, Blasco Ibáñez remains one of Spain’s most influential authors of the early 20th century.