The Voyage of the Aurora by Harry Collingwood
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"The Voyage of the Aurora" by Harry Collingwood is a maritime adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story introduces Lucy Walford, a beautiful young woman from the coastal village of Alverstoke, whose past is colored by her late father's notorious smuggling exploits. The plot begins to unfold in Lucy's idyllic surroundings, where romantic tension brews between her and two suitors: her cousin Edward Walford, who seeks her affection with
an ulterior motive, and Captain George Leicester, who genuinely loves her but is plagued by self-doubt. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to the quaint village setting and the lifestyle of its residents, hinting at the thrilling escapades to come. Lucy, intelligent and desirable, finds herself in a predicament, trying to navigate the affections of the two men while dealing with her complicated family history. The opening portion establishes the groundwork for the adventure that follows, as Captain Leicester embarks on a nautical journey that will intertwine with Lucy’s fate and reveal the dangers and intrigues of sea life, hinting at themes of love, loyalty, and adventure on the high seas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Collingwood, Harry, 1851-1922 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Voyage of the Aurora |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 54.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Sailors -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Mutiny -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 27906 |
| Release Date | Jan 27, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 433 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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