"Ahab's Wife" is a novel by Sena Jeter Naslund that reimagines the life of Captain Ahab's wife, Queequeg, from Herman Melville's classic, Moby-Dick. The story is set in the 19th century and follows Una, Ahab's wife, as she navigates her life at sea and her experiences with whaling, love, and loss. The novel explores themes of feminism, identity, and the human connection to nature. Through Una's journey, readers gain insight into the struggles and triumphs of women during this era, as well as the impact of the whaling industry on society and the environment.