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The Roughneck
Paperback
Mystery & ThrillerClassic FictionGeneral Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025963518
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 454
Weight: 1.39
Height: 0.92 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Roughneck is a high-stakes adventure novel by Robert W. Service, the renowned writer often celebrated for his tales of the Yukon. In this evocative work, Service trades the frozen north for the tropical heat of the South Seas, delivering a powerful story of fall and redemption. The narrative follows Jerry Calhoun, once a celebrated athlete and man of privilege, who finds his life shattered by a series of misfortunes and a period of wrongful imprisonment. Cast out by the society that once embraced him, Jerry becomes a drifter and a man of the docks-a roughneck determined to survive by his wits and his strength.
His journey eventually takes him to the lush islands of Tahiti, where the beauty of the landscape contrasts sharply with the turmoil of his past. Amidst the vibrant life of the Pacific, Jerry must navigate the dangers of the sea and the complexities of his own heart. When he meets the spirited Felicity, he finds a new reason to fight for his dignity and his future. Rich with atmospheric detail and dramatic tension, The Roughneck explores the resilience of the human spirit and the possibility of finding a second chance in the most unexpected places.
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