Two strangers clash with the sea and their secrets as a night voyage unfolds. A tense meeting aboard a passenger ship sets the stage for a quiet drama of wandering souls, uneasy glances, and unspoken history.
On the deck of The Witch, a rough-edged man and a fragile young woman share a voyage from France to England. The crowded darkness, the creak of rigging, and the cold wind sharpen their isolation. One companion smokes to pass the hours; the other remains wrapped in her own thoughts, eyes fixed on the night sky and the distant coast. As small interactions ripple through the ship, the unspoken pasts—family ties, old grievances, and hinted sorrows—hover between them without explicit talk.
Across the scene move moments of warmth and restraint: a cup of tea offered, a guiding arm through splashing spray, and a glance that invites or withholds. The tension is practical as much as emotional, letting you sense a larger story taking shape beyond this single voyage.
Ideal for readers who enjoy character-driven fiction set against a coastal voyage and a gathering of strangers with interconnected fates.
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Da: Forgotten Books, London, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book presents an absorbing and emotionally resonant tale of two young passengers on a sea voyage from France to England in the bleak March of the early 1900s. Initially strangers, a sense of shared experience draws them together. As they talk, they reveal glimpses of the lives they have left behind - one escaping an oppressive home, the other leaving familiar shores for an uncertain future. The author delves into the complexities of human nature, exploring the themes of loss, regret, and the search for a place to belong. The passengers' journey becomes a metaphor for the challenges and uncertainty of life's journey, and the bond they form underscores the power of human connection in the face of adversity. Readers will find this book a deeply moving and resonant exploration of our shared human experience. 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. Codice articolo 9781331566410_0
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Da: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo LW-9781331566410
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Da: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Regno Unito
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo LW-9781331566410
Quantità: 15 disponibili