Janet of the Dunes

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Janet of the Dunes

by Harriet T. (Harriet Theresa) Comstock

EN·~6 hours·16 chapters

Chapters

16 total

E-text prepared by Roger Frank

0:41

PREFACE

1:34

Illustrations

0:12

Janet of the Dunes

5:44:33

JOHN FOX, JR'S.STORIES OF THE KENTUCKY MOUNTAINS

2:01

STORIES OF RARE CHARM BYGENE STRATTON-PORTER

2:20

MYRTLE REED'S NOVELS

2:07

STORIES OF WESTERN LIFE

2:03

CHARMING BOOKS FOR GIRLS

2:08

GROSSET & DUNLAP'SDRAMATIZED NOVELS - THE KIND THAT ARE MAKING THEATRICAL HISTORY

2:33

Description

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.

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Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (358K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2007-10-17

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Harriet T. (Harriet Theresa) Comstock

Harriet T. (Harriet Theresa) Comstock

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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