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050 4 _aPR
100 1 _aPemberton, Max,
_d1863-1950
245 1 4 _aThe House Under the Sea: A Romance
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-07-20
508 _aE-text prepared by an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShip captains -- Fiction
653 _aAdventure stories
653 _aIslands of the Pacific -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29462
999 _c70310
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