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John standish, captain of the finest liner, and commodore of the fleet owned by the largest steamship company trading in the Southern Hemi sphere, was seated one morning in his private room at the Grosvenor, Sydney, an hotel where he was always to be found during the few days his steamer stayed in that port. A knock came to his door; an obsequious waiter entered.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book, the first novel in a series of five, tells the tale of an epic sea voyage and the many trials and tribulations faced by the crew and passengers of the steamship Alemene. When veteran captain John Standish agrees to transport a million pounds worth of gold for various banks, little does he know that a band of criminals are stowaways on the ship, planning to seize the riches for themselves. Parallel to this plotline, the author includes the story of Detective Manville, a man of many guises, trying to prevent the gold heist and capture the criminals before they strike. As the plot progresses, both Standish and Manville find themselves drawn into a vortex of violence and deceit at the hands of the would-be robbers led by the notorious Captain Jackson, a cunning and ruthless man. This thrilling adventure delves into themes of courage, resilience, and the struggle between good and evil. It places the reader in the heart of a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase on the high seas, showcasing the determination and wit needed to overcome adversity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330030592_0
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