Hornung, E. W. (Ernest William) 1866-1921 creator text utu 1999 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Dead Men Tell No Tales" by E. W. Hornung is a novel likely written during the late 19th century. The story unfolds on the voyage of the wooden clipper "Lady Jermyn", focusing on the complicated romantic entanglements and life-threatening situations encountered by its passengers, especially the protagonist, who is initially captivated by the young and beautiful Eva Denison. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the protagonist, who recounts his reflections on love during a lengthy sea journey. He expresses a blend of fascination and irritation towards Eva Denison, a girl traveling with her step-father, who possesses both charm and faults that challenge the protagonist's guarded demeanor. As they navigate their interactions, tension builds aboard as rumors of a "mysterious cargo" circulate among the passengers. The opening chapters set the stage for a series of dramatic events that take a life-threatening turn, hinting at themes of love, loss, and survival against a backdrop of perilous maritime adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 1999-04-01 Produced by An Anonymous Project Gutenberg Volunteer, and David Widger Original publication data not identified Detective and mystery stories Man-woman relationships -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1703 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1703 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133048.0 1703