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The island of the stairs is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Brady, Cyrus Townsend (1861–1920).
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"The Island of the Stairs" by Cyrus Townsend Brady is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story opens with a dramatic scene involving the suicide of Sir Geoffrey Wilberforce, a baronet, which sets off a chain of events that will impact his daughter, Mistress Lucy. The narrative introduces Master Hampdon, a sailor devoted to Lucy, as he grapples with the aftermath of Sir Geoffrey's death, revealing themes of love, loss, and social class. At the start of the novel, Master Hampdon discovers the body of Sir Geoffrey in a spinney, leading to a profound emotional response as he confronts the implications of the baronet's tragic end. Shortly after, he overhears the callous remarks of two men, including the Duke of Arcester, who dismiss the tragedy while discussing their own interests. Hampdon, fueled by indignation, intervenes and defends Lucy's honor, further complicating the relationships between these characters. The opening Chapters explore the complexities of social status, the depths of personal devotion, and foreshadow the adventure that awaits on the titular Island of the Stairs, where a hidden treasure tied to their lineage could alter their fates forever.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The island of the stairs
- Author credits: Brady, Cyrus Townsend (1861–1920)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Oceania -- Fiction
- Sea stories
- South Pacific Ocean -- Fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: Novels
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