Excerpt from When the Cock Crows
The Captain was a woman-hater. This fact accounted for his Choosing to live as a hermit on the bit of sand, which he had grown to love. But that loneliness was a trial to Shrimp, who naturally desired a harem of his own. Many times, when the wind was from the mainland, Captain Icha bod had heard the far-away crow of a bam yard fowl, and had gravely and criticizingly listened as Shrimp returned the salute in lusty manner. He had seen the bird swell in rage, and his comb turn red in jealous envy Of the other rooster on the mainland.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This classic tale of love, danger, and desperation unfolds aboard a luxurious yacht and in the isolated coastal waters of North Carolina. When a young woman named Ethel awakes below deck with a sprained ankle, she is startled to find her boat underway and no sign of her crew. Discovering that she has been imprisoned in her stateroom, Ethel fears for her safety as the vessel sails further and further out to sea. Despite her injury, she attempts a daring escape through a porthole, only to find herself trapped. Meanwhile, the mysterious disappearance of Ethel and her yacht captures the attention of her devoted lover, Roy, and her concerned father, a military colonel. As they desperately search for clues, they encounter a cast of intriguing characters, including a secretive doctor with a troubling past and a rugged fisherman with a connection to the missing vessel. The author explores the themes of love, loss, and the indomitable spirit in the face of adversity, weaving a captivating tale that keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the explosive conclusion. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330741658_0
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Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut - Gepflegter, sauberer Zustand. | Seiten: 314 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher. Seller Inventory # 25935962/2
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