The Cruise Of The Make-Believes (1907)

The Cruise Of The Make-Believes (1907)

Tom Gallon

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781120755087
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The Cruise Of The Make-Believes is a novel written by Tom Gallon and published in the year 1907. The story revolves around a group of wealthy individuals who embark on a yacht trip around the Mediterranean Sea. However, the yacht is not just any ordinary vessel, it is a luxurious and extravagant vessel named ''The Make-Believes.'' The passengers on board are a mix of characters, including a millionaire, a young couple, a novelist, and a mysterious woman. As the trip progresses, the passengers find themselves caught up in a series of unexpected events, including a storm, a shipwreck, and a murder. The novel explores themes such as wealth, power, love, and betrayal. It offers a glimpse into the lives of the upper class and their extravagant lifestyles, as well as the darker side of human nature. Overall, The Cruise Of The Make-Believes is a thrilling and engaging read that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. It is a classic example of early 20th-century adventure fiction and is sure to appeal to fans of the genre.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.

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