A Waif of the Sea is a novel written by Kate Wood in 1884. The story follows the life of a young girl named Nance Oldfield, who is found as a baby floating on a piece of wreckage in the sea. She is rescued by a fisherman and raised by his family. Nance grows up to be a beautiful and talented actress, but her mysterious past continues to haunt her. She is determined to uncover the truth about her origins and sets out on a journey to discover her true...