02158cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000380011324500180015126400510016930000470022033600260026733700260029333800360031950000310035550800350038652012870042153400450170865300430175385600430179699900170183923647UtSlPG20260610133537.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aQuiller-Couch, Arthur,d1863-194410aShining Ferry 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-11-28  aE-text prepared by Lionel Sear  a"Shining Ferry" by Arthur Quiller-Couch is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces readers to John Rosewarne, a man of some standing and responsibility, who oversees various enterprises, including his family's estate and local shipping interests. The narrative weaves together themes of duty, personal conflict, and the complexities of relationships within the confines of a rural community.  The opening of the book presents John Rosewarne in his counting-house, where he conducts business while reflecting on his life and responsibilities. Through his interactions with his clerk, Mr. Benny, and other locals, the reader gains insight into Rosewarne's character—a man who bears the weight of his legacy yet grapples with feelings of isolation and dissatisfaction. As he moves through his daily routine, the themes of family, responsibility, and the passage of time begin to take shape, suggesting a deeper exploration of how Rosewarne's past and present will intertwine as the narrative unfolds. The opening establishes a strong sense of place and introduces characters whose lives will intersect with Rosewarne's, setting the stage for the relationships and conflicts that will develop throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCornwall (England : County) -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23647  c64699d64699