The Wrecker (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162724539)

""The Wrecker"" is a novel by Robert Louis Stevenson and his stepson, Lloyd Osbourne, first published in 1892. The story follows the adventures of two young men, Jim Pinkerton and Loudon Dodd, as they become embroiled in a conspiracy involving a mysterious wrecker who is causing havoc along the coast of California. The wrecker is identified as John Favier, a former sailor who is seeking revenge against a group of wealthy businessmen who wronged him in the past. The plot twists and turns as Jim and Loudon try to unravel the mystery of the wrecker and his motives, while also dealing with their own personal issues and romantic entanglements. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful and mysterious woman named Nares, a wealthy businessman named Herrick, and a corrupt police detective named Pinkerton. ""The Wrecker"" is a thrilling adventure story that combines elements of mystery, romance, and suspense, and showcases Stevenson's skill at crafting engaging and memorable characters.1905. Illustrated. Stevenson is best remembered for Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The Wrecker is a murder mystery told by Loudon Dodd. It begins in Tai-o-Hae, the French capital and port of entry of the Marquesas Islands. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Robert Louis Stevenson,Lloyd Osbourne
ISBN-10: 1162724536
ISBN-13: 9781162724539
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 578
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.68lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.17d