02332cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000310012624500390015726400510019630000470024733600260029433700260032033800360034650000310038250800640041352013230047753400450180065300290184565300220187465300380189685600430193499900170197729462UtSlPG20260610133654.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a02021098  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aPemberton, Max,d1863-195014aThe House Under the Sea: A Romance 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2009-07-20  aE-text prepared by an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer  a"The House Under the Sea: A Romance" by Max Pemberton is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Jasper Begg, a seaman who embarks on a mysterious journey to Ken's Island, ostensibly at the behest of his former mistress, Ruth Bellenden, who is now married to a foreigner. As he travels, the narrative hints at themes of romantic longing, adventure, and the complexities of human relationships.  At the start of the novel, Jasper Begg narrates the context of his voyage aboard the steamship Southern Cross to the Pacific Ocean, where he aims to reach Ken's Island. The crew, initially unaware of their true destination, speculates about the purpose of their journey. As they arrive at the island, Jasper is reminded of Ruth and reflects on their past connection. The opening introduces a sense of mystique and foreboding, as Jasper encounters curious sights and hints at underlying tensions, including the potential danger awaiting him as he seeks to reconnect with Ruth in her new, unsettling surroundings. The atmosphere becomes charged with suspense as he prepares to confront not only the physical challenges of the island but also the emotional complexities of his reunion with Ruth, suggesting a narrative rich in adventure and romantic intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aShip captains -- Fiction  aAdventure stories  aIslands of the Pacific -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29462  c70310d70310