My Shipmate Louise: The Romance of a Wreck, Volume 3 (of 3) by Russell
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| Author | Russell, William Clark, 1844-1911 |
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| Title | My Shipmate Louise: The Romance of a Wreck, Volume 3 (of 3) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "My Shipmate Louise: The Romance of a Wreck, Volume 3 (of 3)" by W. Clark Russell is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows the journey of the protagonist, Mr. Dugdale, as he navigates the complexities of life aboard the "Lady Blanche", amidst a backdrop of impending disaster and human drama at sea. The central themes involve survival, the revelation of dark secrets, and the challenge of navigating treacherous waters both literally and metaphorically. At the start of this volume, tension escalates with the introduction of Captain Braine's unsettling behavior. As Dugdale grapples with the captain's mental instability and the burden of his secret regarding buried treasure, the two characters engage in a tense negotiation that suggests a bleak outlook for all involved. The opening culminates in a series of harrowing events, including the captain’s mysterious seclusion below deck, a perceived gunshot, and the subsequent discovery of his dead body. This grim twist sets the stage for a brewing conflict among the crew and raises the stakes for the survival of Dugdale and Miss Temple as they seek safety amid a rapidly deteriorating situation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Sea stories |
| Subject | Shipwrecks -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 62375 |
| Release Date | Jun 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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