White Wings: A Yachting Romance, Volume II

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White Wings: A Yachting Romance, Volume II

by William Black

EN·~4 hours·1 chapter

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1 total
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4:20:16

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A sun‑lit morning finds the elegant yacht White Dove drifting in a perfect calm, its decks buzzing with the light footsteps of two lively companions. Young Dr. Angus Sutherland, a dedicated physician with a mind for discovery, shares the saloon with the spirited Mary Avon, whose fierce advocacy for scientific research and disdain for governmental neglect spark animated debate. Their banter, flavored with wit and idealism, hints at deeper currents beneath the placid sea.

As the day unfolds, the promise of a leisurely summer cruise tempts the doctor away from his usual duties, while Mary’s persuasive charm draws him into a world where romance and ambition sail side by side. The gentle sway of the vessel and the endless horizon set the stage for a budding connection, suggesting that the voyage may become as much a journey of the heart as it is of the mind. Listeners will be carried along by the breezy dialogue, the allure of the open water, and the subtle tension between duty and desire.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (249K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2013-09-27

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

William Black

William Black

1841–1898

Remembered for vivid Scottish settings and a gift for atmosphere, this Glasgow-born novelist was one of the most widely read fiction writers of his day. His stories mixed romance, travel, and strong landscape writing in a way that made him hugely popular with Victorian readers.

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