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100 1 _aBridges, Victor,
_d1878-1972
245 1 0 _aGreensea Island: A Mystery of the Essex Coast
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greensea_Island
500 _aRelease date is 2021-12-19
508 _aAl Haines
520 _a"Greensea Island: A Mystery of the Essex Coast" by Victor Bridges is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows John Dryden, the second officer of the "Neptune", as he interacts with intriguing characters aboard the ship and wades into unexpected adventures, including a confrontation with shady boatmen and a burgeoning romantic interest in the beautiful Miss de Roda. As the tale unfolds, it hints at deeper mysteries involving Dryden's newly inherited island, Greensea, and the ominous past of his uncle. At the start of the book, we are introduced to John Dryden, who eagerly anticipates his time on shore in Portugal. He engages in banter with Ross, the ship's doctor, before disembarking. As he explores Oporto, his thoughts revolve around Miss de Roda, a captivating passenger aboard his ship, and her ill uncle, SeƱor de Roda. Their interactions move swiftly from casual exchanges to more intriguing moments, particularly when Dryden learns about his inheritance of Greensea Island following the mysterious death of his uncle. The opening culminates with an unexpected attack in the docks that propels Dryden into a perilous situation, setting the stage for the unfolding mysteries that intertwine his life, his relationships, and the dark secrets of Greensea Island. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDetective and mystery stories
653 _aInheritance and succession -- Fiction
653 _aEngland -- Fiction
653 _aAdventure stories
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66969
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