A Waif Of The Sea (1884)

A Waif Of The Sea (1884)

Kate Wood

33,31 €
IVA incluido
Disponible
Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
Materia
Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781436757591
33,31 €
IVA incluido
Disponible

Selecciona una librería:

  • Librería Samer Atenea
  • Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
  • Kálamo Books
  • Librería Perelló (Valencia)
  • Librería Elías (Asturias)
  • Donde los libros
  • Librería Kolima (Madrid)
  • Librería Proteo (Málaga)

''A Waif of the Sea'' is a novel written by Kate Wood and first published in 1884. The story follows the life of a young girl named Muriel Atherton who is rescued from a shipwreck by a fisherman named Dan O’Connell. Muriel is the sole survivor of the shipwreck and has no memory of her past or her family. Dan takes her in and raises her as his own daughter, teaching her the ways of the sea and the fishing trade.As Muriel grows up, she becomes a skilled fisherman and earns the respect of the other fishermen in the village. However, she is haunted by the mystery of her past and longs to discover her true identity. Her search leads her to London, where she discovers that she is the daughter of a wealthy merchant who had disowned her for marrying against his wishes.Muriel’s return to her family causes a stir, and she must navigate the complicated relationships between her father, her husband, and her newfound family. Along the way, she learns about the power of forgiveness and the importance of family.''A Waif of the Sea'' is a heartwarming tale of love, loss, and redemption that explores themes of identity, class, and the bonds of family. It is a classic work of Victorian literature that continues to captivate readers today.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.

Artículos relacionados

  • The Only Witness
    Pamela Beason / TBD
    A MISSING BABYSeventeen-year-old Brittany Morgan dashed into the store for just a minute, leaving her sleeping baby in the car. Now Ivy's gone and half the town believes Brittany murdered her daughter.A HAUNTED DETECTIVEDetective Matthew Finn, a big-city fish out of water in small-town Evansburg, Washington, struggles with his wife's betrayal as he investigates Ivy Morg...
    Disponible

    20,64 €

  • The Gender of Inanimate Objects and Other Stories
    Laura Marello
    In the phosphorescent title novella of Laura Marello's collection, an enigmatic drifter pursues her circuitous path through the intricate cultural terrain of Sweetwater County, California, a patchwork of communities where "everyone speaks the wrong language." Through subtle, disciplined prose inflected with the deep colors and clear lines of ancient Mykonos and the northern...
    Disponible

    15,29 €

  • What's the Word?
    Lawrence Gordon
    This is a work of non-fiction. The events penned herein reflect real life situations; great times and terrible times; which my family, my friends, and I endured.      This work will reflect the spiritual aspects of my family. I was born and raised in our family church. The name of the church was God’s Universal House of Prayer and my Uncle, James Henderson was the Pastor until...
    Disponible

    7,19 €

  • Meritocrats
    Stuart Evans
    Stuart Evans’s first novel is a comedy-of-ill-manners set in a nouveau riche milieu: a fantastic satirical performance and hyper-referential homage to masters past and present. Paul Keller is the Stephen Dedalus of the piece, the son of Robert and Sylvie, whose internal monologue is spliced into the action, and whose incestuous feelings for his sister lead to an increase in his...
    Disponible

    19,71 €

  • Jack the Lad
    Frank English
    A tale based loosely in reality, this story traces the fortunes of the Ingles family in the West Riding coal fields around Wakefield. Theirs is a saga that could be replicated time after time in an area where scratching a living wasn't easy, and where coal, drink, and occasional infidelity played integral parts in the life of the community. Their story starts in the mid-194...
    Disponible

    13,53 €

  • The Empty Chair
    Penny Goetjen
    o A steamy Caribbean islando A missing female photographero A daughter’s relentless search and her entanglement in the island’s twisted subculture Don’t expect an umbrella in your drink when you escape to the Virgin Islands in this heart-pounding suspense novel as young Olivia Benning desperately searches for her photographer mother who has gone missing during a covert assignme...
    Disponible

    12,62 €

Otros libros del autor

  • An Integrated Journey Back to Health and Happiness
    Kate Wood
    I learnt the importance of nutrition, sleep and recovery initially in my athletic career where I was nationally ranked on the track over 800m and cross country from the age of 10 years old. Again later when I went to boarding school and had to eat bulk cooked food and survive on very little quality sleep. I battled my first serious health issue after a tick bite at 16 years old...
    Disponible

    45,49 €

  • Uncle Reuben’s Secret (1887)
    Kate Wood
    Uncle Reuben’s Secret is a novel written by Kate Wood and published in 1887. The story revolves around a young girl named Edith, who lives with her uncle Reuben in a small town in England. Uncle Reuben is a mysterious and reclusive man who keeps to himself and rarely interacts with others. Despite this, Edith loves her uncle and is curious about his past and the secrets he keep...
    Disponible

    35,38 €

  • Lory Bell
    Kate Wood
    Lory Bell: A Story About Trust In God is a novel written by Kate Wood and first published in 1884. The book tells the story of Lory Bell, a young girl who learns to trust in God through the trials and tribulations of her life.Lory is orphaned at a young age and is taken in by her uncle, who is not a Christian. Despite this, Lory is raised with a strong faith in God thanks to th...
    Disponible

    30,15 €

  • Winnie’s Secret
    Kate Wood
    Winnie’s Secret: A Story of Faith and Patience, written by Kate Wood and originally published in 1885, is a heartwarming tale that follows the life of Winnie, a young girl who faces numerous challenges and obstacles in her life. Despite her struggles, Winnie remains steadfast in her faith and learns the value of patience and perseverance.The story begins with Winnie’s father pa...
    Disponible

    33,33 €

  • It May Be True V1
    Kate Wood
    ''It May Be True V1: A Novel'' is a literary work written by Kate Wood and originally published in 1865. The book tells the story of a young woman named Sybil who, after experiencing a series of tragic events, is forced to leave her home and make a new life for herself. Along the way, Sybil encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a wealthy aristocrat, a struggling a...
    Disponible

    35,38 €

  • Raw Living
    Kate Wood
    With this new book of raw recipes from a leading advocate of the raw foods lifestyle, adopting a diet that truly nourishes the body and mind couldn’t be easier. More than 150 outstanding recipes. An extensive introductory section covers all aspects of the raw lifestyle. ...