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PREFACE
Illustrations
Janet of the Dunes
JOHN FOX, JR'S.STORIES OF THE KENTUCKY MOUNTAINS
STORIES OF RARE CHARM BYGENE STRATTON-PORTER
MYRTLE REED'S NOVELS
STORIES OF WESTERN LIFE
CHARMING BOOKS FOR GIRLS
GROSSET & DUNLAP'SDRAMATIZED NOVELS - THE KIND THAT ARE MAKING THEATRICAL HISTORY
On a sun‑kissed stretch of Long Island’s eastern shoreline, the humble life‑saving station stands like a quiet sentinel amid dunes and surf. The story follows Janet, a lean, sun‑bronzed young woman whose fierce independence sets her apart from the shy crew that populates the modest outpost. She and Cap’n Billy, a steadfast yet easy‑going keeper of nets and signals, share a simple routine of repairing gear and watching the horizon for storm clouds, their conversations laced with the quiet humor of seaside life.
When a sudden alarm blares—rockets flashing over the outer bar—a restless tension ripples through the sand‑capped quiet. Janet’s quick mind and Billy’s steady hand are tested as they confront the first real danger that brushes their isolated world. Their teamwork, bravery, and the rugged charm of the coastal community begin to shape a tale of quiet heroism that honors the often‑overlooked guardians of the coast.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (358K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2007-10-17
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1860–1943
A popular American novelist and children's writer of the early 20th century, she published stories that moved easily between adventure, historical fiction, and domestic drama. Her books found a wide readership, and several were later adapted for silent films.
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