The Rescue: A Romance of the Shallows: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Rescue: A Romance of the Shallows is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Conrad, Joseph (1857–1924).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Rescue: A Romance of the Shallows" by Joseph Conrad is a novel published in 1920. Captain Tom Lingard commands a sailing ship in the Malayan archipelago, committed to helping his native friend Hassim reclaim his land. When he encounters a stranded yacht, Lingard meets the enigmatic Edith Travers, wife of a hostile British gentleman. As romantic tension builds between Lingard and Mrs. Travers, his loyalty to Hassim clashes with unexpected complications, forcing him to navigate treacherous waters between duty, friendship, and desire.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Rescue: A Romance of the Shallows
- Author credits: Conrad, Joseph (1857–1924)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Lingard, Tom (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
- Love stories
- Malay Archipelago -- Fiction
- Rescues -- Fiction
- Sea stories
- Yachting -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
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