At Sunwich Port, Part 4.: Contents: Chapters 16-20: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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At Sunwich Port, Part 4.: Contents: Chapters 16-20 is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark) (1863–1943).
Catalogue synopsis
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"At Sunwich Port, Part 4" by W. W. Jacobs is a comedic novel written in the early 20th century that explores the lives of several characters involved in the maritime trade along the coast of Sunwich. The narrative revolves around the affairs of Captain Nugent and his family, encapsulating themes of rivalry, misunderstandings, and romantic entanglements against the backdrop of seafaring life and small-town dynamics. In this installment, the story unfolds as Miss Kate Nugent navigates her father's stern expectations while developing a budding connection with Jem Hardy, the son of her family's long-time adversary. The tensions between the Nugent family and Captain Hardy, as well as the humorous antics of characters like Mr. Wilks, serve to illustrate the complexities of relationships shaped by historical grudges as well as personal ambitions. With a blend of romantic intrigue and comedic misadventures, the narrative highlights the characters' attempts to reconcile and forge new paths against their respective familial legacies, ultimately leading to a whirlwind of emotional encounters and social dilemmas.
Book and edition facts
- Title: At Sunwich Port, Part 4.: Contents: Chapters 16-20
- Author credits: Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark) (1863–1943)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Betrothal -- Fiction
- Family -- England -- Fiction
- Fathers and sons -- Fiction
- Ship captains -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Humour
- Category: Novels
- Category: Romance
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