02453cam a22003493u 4500 14249 UtSlPG 20260610133333.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Isham, Frederic Stewart, 1866-1922 Half A Chance Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-12-03 Produced by Kevin Handy, John Hagerson, and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Half A Chance" by Frederic S. Isham is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins aboard the ship "Lord Nelson", focusing on a group of passengers, including Sir Charles, his lady, and the spirited young girl Jocelyn, as they navigate a range of intriguing interactions and impending dangers involving a group of convicts on the ship. The narrative sets the stage for exploring themes of curiosity, innocence, and moral complexity through the characters' encounters and the influence of their respective social standings. The opening of the book introduces a curious exploration as Earl Sir Charles Wray and his lady, accompanied by the headstrong child Jocelyn, seek permission to visit the convicts' deck. Mr. Gillett, the police agent, provides a detailed, almost theatrical description of the notorious criminals on board, notably the 'Frisco Pet,' a former prize-fighter with a dubious past. Amid this backdrop, an unexpected and tension-filled turn unfolds when a storm hits and the ship faces disaster, highlighting the juxtaposition of social class and individual character as innocence and danger collide, particularly through Jocelyn's interactions with the convicts. The beginning sets up both the immediate peril of their situation and hints at deeper explorations of ethics and humanity throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Love stories Prisoners -- Fiction Shipwrecks -- Fiction Lawyers -- Fiction Pfeifer, Herman, 1879-1931 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14249 55637 55637