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The Rescue: A Romance of the Shallows
Hardcover
Mystery & ThrillerClassic FictionGeneral Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025948096
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 424
Weight: 1.69
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Rescue: A Romance of the Shallows is a sweeping tale of honor, passion, and the clash of cultures set against the vibrant backdrop of the Malay Archipelago. Written by the master of maritime fiction, Joseph Conrad, this novel follows the intrepid Captain Tom Lingard, a man whose life is inextricably linked to the sea and the political struggles of the local tribes. When a sophisticated European yacht becomes stranded in the treacherous shallows of the Shore of Refuge, Lingard finds his loyalties divided. He must choose between his long-standing commitment to a native prince seeking to reclaim his throne and his sudden, overwhelming attraction to the enigmatic Edith Travers.
This complex narrative explores the psychological burdens of leadership and the destructive power of romantic obsession. Conrad's signature atmospheric prose brings the humid, tension-filled islands to life, creating a world where every decision carries the weight of life and death. As part of the author's celebrated Lingard Trilogy, the work stands as a profound meditation on the limits of human agency and the tragic consequences of misplaced trust. The Rescue: A Romance of the Shallows remains an essential piece of literary fiction for those drawn to stories of moral ambiguity and high-stakes adventure on the high seas.
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