The seven missionaries by H. C. McNeile

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Author McNeile, H. C. (Herman Cyril), 1888-1937
Illustrator Gage, George W., 1887-1957
Title The seven missionaries
Original Publication New York: McClure Publishing Company, 1923.
Credits Roger Frank and Sue Clark
Summary "The Seven Missionaries" by Major H. C. McNeile is a suspenseful narrative that falls within the genre of adventure fiction, likely written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a voyage on the S.S. Andaman, spotlighting themes of piracy and deception as it follows the events that unfold with a group of missionaries and the unexpected twists that arise during the journey. The tale captures the tension of sea travel during a time when maritime piracy was still a concern. The plot begins with Captain James Kelly navigating the Andaman, which carries a motley crew of passengers, including seven missionaries heading to Colombo. The story takes a dramatic turn when it becomes apparent that these missionaries are not what they seem. Jim Maitland, a protagonist who suspects something amiss, later discovers that the missionaries are actually pirates plotting to hijack the ship, targeting a valuable cargo of gold and pearls aboard. As the deceit unfolds, Jim finds himself in a precarious situation that ultimately leads to a thrilling confrontation. The narrative escalates into an explosive conclusion, illustrating themes of courage and cleverness in outwitting the unsuspecting villains while leaving readers questioning the true nature of appearances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Short stories
Subject Sea stories
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Pirates -- Fiction
Subject Indian Ocean -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 74118
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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