
A misty Thames at dusk sets the stage for a grim, river‑bound quest. A rugged father and his teenage daughter navigate a rickety boat, their eyes scanning the water for whatever hidden prize the tide might reveal. Their uneasy partnership, marked by whispered warnings and the girl's palpable dread, hints at a desperateI'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that request.
Language
en
Duration
~31 hours (1799K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Donald Lainson; David Widger
Release date
2006-04-27
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1812–1870
One of the great storytellers of the Victorian age, he turned childhood hardship, sharp observation, and a gift for unforgettable characters into novels that still feel lively and human. His books blend humor, suspense, and social criticism in a way that continues to draw in new readers.
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