In Great Waters by Guy Boothby
The story revolves around a young woman who becomes embroiled in a mystery involving a wealthy and influential family, with secrets and scandals that threaten to destroy their reputation. As the narrative unfolds, it becomes clear that nothing is as it seems, and the truth is far more sinister than initially apparent. The protagonist's investigation leads her down a dark path of deceit, corruption, and ultimately, murder.
By Guy Boothby · First published 1905 · Genre: Adventure, Drama, Historical Fiction · 3,096 words
First lines
"Short shrift! sharp fate! dark doom to dree! Hard struggle, though quickly ending! At home or abroad, by land or sea, In peace or war, sore trials must be, And worse may happen to you or to me, For none are secure and none can flee From a destiny impending. " -- Adam Lindsay Gordon.
"Don't thank me; I'm sure I'm equally obliged to you. I haven't seen a strange face these three months; and though I am that despised animal, a broken-down gentleman, I've never quite been able to overcome a foolish hankering after some dealing with my old caste again. Pardon the implied compliment!
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Guy Boothby
- Date: 1905 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Drama, Historical Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Mystery
- Length: 3,096 words
- Structure: 1 section, 56 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The narrative involves a journey through the Australian bush, encounters with natural disasters, and survival against the elements.
- Drama — The story explores themes of personal struggle, identity, and the impact of past events on the characters' lives.
- Historical Fiction — Set in a specific historical context, the story reflects the social and cultural aspects of the time.
- Psychological Fiction — The narrative delves into the psychological states of the characters, particularly focusing on their internal conflicts and motivations.
Tags
Adventure · Fantasy · Romance · Supernatural · Mystery · Thriller · Sea · Ocean · Pirate · Treasure · Shipwreck · Island