The Waif of the Cynthia
This novel tells the story of a young woman who becomes embroiled in a plot to steal a valuable treasure from a ship called the Cynthia. The protagonist's innocence and naivety make her an unlikely hero, but she proves herself capable of outwitting the villains and recovering the stolen treasure.
By Jules Verne · First published 1869 · Genre: Adventure, Science Fiction, Romance · 22 chapters · 96,184 words
First lines
There is probably neither in Europe nor anywhere else a scholar whose face is more universally known than that of Dr. Schwaryencrona, of Stockholm. His portrait appears on the millions of bottles with green seals, which are sent to the confines of the globe.
Truth compels us to state that these bottles only contain cod liver oil, a good and useful medicine; which is sold to the inhabitants of Norway for a "couronnes," which is worth one franc and thirty-nine centimes.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Jules Verne
- Date: 1869 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Science Fiction, Romance, Drama, Fantasy
- Length: 96,184 words
- Structure: 22 chapters, 1,486 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The plot involves exploration and the journey of characters through various challenges.
- Science Fiction — Incorporates elements of technology and speculative scenarios typical of the genre.
- Romance — Features romantic relationships and emotional connections between characters.
- Drama — Explores complex human emotions and interpersonal conflicts.
Tags
Science Fiction · Adventure · Fantasy · Romance · Historical Fiction · Nautical Fiction · Pirate Fiction · Sea Adventure · Action · Thriller · Mystery · Suspense
Contents
- Mr. Malarius' Friend
- The Home of a Fisherman in Noroe
- Mr. Hersebom's Reflections
- At Stockholm
- The Thirteen Days of Christmas
- Erik's Decision
- Vanda's Opinion
- Patrick o'Donoghan
- In which a Reward of Five Hundred Pounds Sterling is Offered
- Tudor Brown, Esquire
- The "Vega."
- Unexpected Passengers
- The Shipwreck
- On the Rocks
- The Shortest Route
- From Serdze-Kamen to Ljakow
- At Last
- Cannon-Balls
- Gunshots
- The End of the Voyage
- A Letter from Paris
- At Val-Feray
More by Jules Verne
- An Express of the Future (1905)
- Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas (1870)
- Journey to the Centre of the Earth (1864)
- The Mysterious Island (1875)
- Alrededor de la luna (1870)
- Cinco semanas en globo (1863)
- Dueño del mundo (1904)
- La jornada de un periodista americano en el 2889 (1889)
- All works by Jules Verne