The Last Entry

By William Clark Russell

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Set sail across the sea with a father and daughter as they embark on a voyage rife with the promise of adventure, complicated by a looming engagement and the unpredictable perils of the open ocean.

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Literature Fiction

Released

2013-12-30

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Summary

"The Last Entry" by William Clark Russell is a captivating tale of adventure and romance set in 1837, following the journey of wealthy, retired merchant Mr. Montagu Vanderholt and his daughter Violet as they set sail on the schooner "Mowbray". Seeking respite from the harsh English winter and hoping to improve his health, Mr. Vanderholt plans a cruise to the Equator, but Violet is concerned about the journey and the potential return of her fiancé, Captain George Parry, from India. Their voyage begins on the Thames, filled with the excitement of ship preparations that hint at trials and tribulations and the promise of both thrilling discoveries and unforeseen dangers on the high seas.