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Russell, William Clark
1844
1911
Russell, W. Clark (William Clark)
Heart of Oak: A Three-Stranded Yarn, vol. 3
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"Heart of Oak: A Three-Stranded Yarn, vol. 3" by William Clark Russell is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows the emotional journey of the protagonist, Archie Moore, as he grapples with the uncertainty surrounding the fate of his fiancée, Marie Otway, after the ship she was on, the 'Lady Emma,' is dismasted and abandoned. The story unfolds against a backdrop of maritime adventure, love, and suspense, with elements of survival threaded throughout. At the start of the novel, the gravitas of Archie’s plight is introduced through his interactions with Sir Mortimer, who is devastated by the news of the ship's loss. Archie is determined to seek answers regarding Marie's survival as he details his conversations with sailors and bank colleagues about the doomed vessel. The opening sets the tone for a tale steeped in uncertainty and hope, as Archie embarks on a journey to the Cape to uncover whether the mysterious body found at sea belongs to Marie. His resolve to rescue her or discover the truth ignites the narrative's tension and propels him into the unknown. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Sea stories
English fiction -- 19th century
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Category: Adventure
Category: Novels
Category: British Literature
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