The Diamond Ship

The Diamond Ship

Max Pemberton

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2021
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9789354847714
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A perilous voyage, a ship of mystery, and a treasure that could reshape a nation’s memory. The Diamond Ship invites modern readers to a late Victorian world of grand ambitions, cunning rivals, and the unquenchable curiosity that drives both explorers and dreamers.Max Pemberton’s adventure novel fuses nautical mystery with a keen eye for Victorian society, weaving imperial sea voyages, archive-tinged intrigue, and a treasure-hunting drama that hums with tempo and consequence. It is more than a tale of rescue and pursuit; it is a meditation on duty, empire, and the costs of discovery, rendered with a clarity that appeals to readers of classic literature and newcomers alike.Its literary and historical significance lies in its meticulous setting within Victorian Britain and its brisk, lucid storytelling that captures the mood of an era of exploration and empire. This complete edition, illustrated edition, restores a text once out of print for decades, offering a vivid portal to a bygone age and a reimagined classic for today’s audiences.For casual readers and classic-literature collectors alike, The Diamond Ship is a treasure of British storytelling. It is not merely a reprint but a collector’s item and a cultural treasure, restored for today’s and future generations, and positioned for readers who seek adventure in a rigorous, humane, and enthralling narrative.

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