Yachting Party by Fox B. Holden
The story revolves around a group of wealthy and influential individuals who gather for a yachting party on the luxurious vessel, The Blue Dolphin. As they sail through the Mediterranean, their seemingly perfect lives are revealed to be filled with secrets, scandals, and deceit. Tensions rise as the guests' true intentions and hidden agendas begin to surface, leading to a complex web of relationships, power struggles, and ultimately, murder.
By Fox B. Holden · First published 1922 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy · 3,989 words
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While their crew worked feverishly to repair the damaged rocket ship, the passengers set out to explore the planet. Thus they met the Hairy One.
The girl, Marla, trembled, yet she was not afraid. Ronal had told her at the outset of the cruise that although Krist's friend Logan was young for a space pilot, he was a good one, and had trained in the old fuel-propelled ships that men had first flown Space in before the new warp-drive had been perfected. But Logan was sweating visibly.
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Yachting Party is listed on Textopian as a novel by Fox B. Holden, dated 1922 CE.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Fox B. Holden
- Date: 1922 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy, Drama, Thriller
- Length: 3,989 words
- Structure: 1 section, 117 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The plot revolves around space travel, alien encounters, and futuristic technology, which are core elements of the science fiction genre.
- Adventure — The characters embark on an adventurous journey exploring an unknown planet, facing challenges and uncertainties.
- Fantasy — The presence of an alien creature and the exploration of a fantastical environment contribute to the fantasy elements of the story.
- Drama — The interpersonal dynamics and emotional responses of the characters, particularly in their interactions with the alien, add a dramatic layer to the narrative.
Tags
Adventure · Mystery · Thriller · Suspense · Crime · Detective · Investigation · Murder · Yachting · Sailing · Maritime · Sea