
A breezy summer morning finds the aristocratic Bellamont family and their lively companions boarding a sleek yacht at Castle Cor, where the sea itself seems to pulse with anticipation. The ship’s captain, a seasoned seaman with the polished manners of a gentleman, greets the party with a blend of sailor’s frankness and courteous charm, sparking witty exchanges that hint at deeper connections. As the vessel slips away from the cliffs, the fresh wind and the glittering waters set the stage for a romance that unfolds amid the rigging and rolling waves.
Beyond the initial departure, the narrative drifts toward hidden tensions and whispered secrets among the guests, suggesting that love and loyalty may be tested by the unforgiving sea. Listeners will be drawn into the elegant yet rugged world of 19th‑century maritime adventure, where every glance and gesture carries the promise of intrigue, and the horizon holds both danger and desire.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (386K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Pat McCoy, Curtis Weyant and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2011-04-09
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1809–1860
A 19th-century American minister turned prolific novelist, he became widely known for fast-paced historical adventures and hugely popular biblical romances. His books mixed sermon-ready moral themes with pirates, persecutions, and high drama.
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