A Prisoner of Morro; Or, In the Hands of the Enemy

"A Prisoner of Morro; Or, In the Hands of the Enemy" by Upton Sinclair is an adventurous story set during the Spanish-American War. It follows Naval Cadet Clifford Faraday into a whirlpool of excitement and peril. Eager to find action, Clif is aboard the Uncas leaving Key West, but his mission becomes a dangerous journey when he encounters a Spanish spy named Ignacio. The capture of a Spanish merchantman leads to a series of harrowing events for Clif, setting the scene for a suspenseful narrative that highlights the themes of bravery, conflict, and the harsh realities of war. The novel charts Clif's fight against the enemy, evolving his character against the backdrop of the larger war.