Driven to bay, Vol. 2 (of 3): Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Driven to bay, Vol. 2 (of 3) is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Marryat, Florence (1833–1899).
Catalogue synopsis
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“Driven to Bay, Vol. 2 (of 3)” by Florence Marryat is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book centers on a diverse group of passengers aboard the long-distance passenger ship, "Pandora", as it sails toward New Zealand. The story explores the lives and emotional entanglements of these characters, focusing on themes of love, social status, personal secrets, and the transformative experience of sea travel. Among the principal characters are Maggie Greet, Will Farrell, Iris Hetherley (also known as Miss Douglas), Vernon Blythe, Alice Leyton, and Captain Lovell, whose intersecting relationships and personal dilemmas drive the narrative. The opening of the novel immerses readers in life aboard the "Pandora" as passengers settle into their routines after the initial excitement of departure fades. Social dynamics quickly become apparent, with flirtations and gossip flourishing in the confined setting. The narrative first revolves around Maggie and Will Farrell, revealing Maggie’s troubled past and Will’s proposal, which she struggles to accept due to her sense of unworthiness. Meanwhile, the novel introduces Iris Hetherley’s secret identity and troubled circumstances as she reunites, under a new name, with the earnest officer Vernon Blythe, whose feelings for her have remained unchanged. Parallel to these threads is the complicated romance between Alice Leyton, her fiancé Vernon, and the attentive Captain Lovell, culminating in a dramatic man-overboard rescue that tests loyalties and deepens emotional bonds. The opening portion sets the scene for a dramatic voyage filled with personal confessions, romantic uncertainty, and the ever-present challenges of life at sea.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Driven to bay, Vol. 2 (of 3)
- Author credits: Marryat, Florence (1833–1899)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- English fiction -- 19th century
- Sea stories
- Ships -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
- Category: Romance
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