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McNeile, H. C. (Herman Cyril)
1888
1937
McNeile, Herman Cyril
McNeile, Cyril
Gage, George W.
1887
1957
Gage, G. W.
The seven missionaries
$aNew York :$bMcClure Publishing Company, $c1923.
Roger Frank and Sue Clark
"The Seven Missionaries" by Major H. C. McNeile is a suspenseful narrative that falls within the genre of adventure fiction, likely written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a voyage on the S.S. Andaman, spotlighting themes of piracy and deception as it follows the events that unfold with a group of missionaries and the unexpected twists that arise during the journey. The tale captures the tension of sea travel during a time when maritime piracy was still a concern. The plot begins with Captain James Kelly navigating the Andaman, which carries a motley crew of passengers, including seven missionaries heading to Colombo. The story takes a dramatic turn when it becomes apparent that these missionaries are not what they seem. Jim Maitland, a protagonist who suspects something amiss, later discovers that the missionaries are actually pirates plotting to hijack the ship, targeting a valuable cargo of gold and pearls aboard. As the deceit unfolds, Jim finds himself in a precarious situation that ultimately leads to a thrilling confrontation. The narrative escalates into an explosive conclusion, illustrating themes of courage and cleverness in outwitting the unsuspecting villains while leaving readers questioning the true nature of appearances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
20240721195221mcneile
1923
US
Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Short stories
Sea stories
Adventure stories
Pirates -- Fiction
Indian Ocean -- Fiction
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Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
Category: Adventure
Category: Novels
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