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A gripping tale opens with Lawrence Gordon, a blind seaman fighting for survival as a storm‑tossed ship succumbs to the sea. The narrative captures his raw terror and fierce determination, letting listeners feel every splash, every shouted command, and the desperate grip on a rail that becomes his lifeline. As he battles the elements, his mind races with anger at his blindness and a fierce, instinctive urge to protect the woman crying nearby.
Beyond the wreck, Lawrence’s story unfolds into a tangled love triangle set in a remote mountain cabin, where his inner strength and vulnerability are tested by longing, duty, and the harsh realities of life. The novel explores how love can shine through even when sight is absent, offering a compassionate look at human nature through the eyes of a blind author who brings an authentic, artistic vision to the drama. Listeners will be drawn into Lawrence’s struggle, his quiet heroism, and the poignant emotions that guide him onward.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (326K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Steven desJardins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2009-10-15
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
Known today for a single unusual novel, this early-20th-century American writer brought a rare firsthand perspective to a story about blindness, survival, and love. His work stands out for the way it pairs adventure with sympathy and resilience.
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