The Stowaway Girl

"The Stowaway Girl" by Louis Tracy is an adventurous novel set in the early 1900s about a brave young woman named Iris Yorke, who rebels against her controlling uncle and the restrictive expectations of her society. She takes a daring step by secretly boarding the ship Andromeda, hoping to escape a forced marriage to the repulsive Mr. Bulmer and find excitement at sea. As the story develops, Iris faces numerous challenges as she tries to make her way on the ship, dealing with the crew, and navigating hidden dangers both on the ship and in the sea. The story opens amid a tense family encounter where Iris must confront her uncle's attempts to force her into a dreadful marriage for his own financial gain. Feeling despondent and determined to chart her own course, she decides to stow away, setting off on a journey full of unexpected encounters and tests her courage and resourcefulness on a dangerous voyage. The story is filled with themes of love, courage, and freedom as Iris seeks her own destiny in a world of shifting tensions and high-seas escapades.