Project Gutenberg 2007-11-28 Public domain in the USA. 129 Quiller-Couch, Arthur 1863 1944 Q Quiller-Couch, Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch, A. T. (Arthur Thomas) Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas Shining Ferry E-text prepared by Lionel Sear "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.) Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Cornwall (England : County) -- Fiction PR Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 542722 2025-07-10T04:26:48.069317 text/html 535787 2007-11-28T11:16:00 text/html 282613 2025-07-10T04:26:56.537253 application/epub+zip 293244 2025-07-10T04:26:50.209271 application/epub+zip 293244 2025-07-10T04:26:48.882266 application/epub+zip 498573 2025-07-10T04:27:01.075677 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 470583 2025-07-10T04:26:55.701249 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 441980 2022-09-11T06:30:26.887054 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 504222 2025-07-10T04:26:46.440271 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 504119 2007-11-28T11:13:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19267 2025-07-10T04:27:01.202691 application/rdf+xml 12710 2025-07-10T04:26:49.404270 image/jpeg 3366 2025-07-10T04:26:49.137262 image/jpeg 205759 2007-11-28T11:18:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 200554 2007-11-28T11:13:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 276196 2025-07-10T04:26:48.113235 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia