"The Roll-Call of the Reef" by Arthur Quiller-Couch tells a moving story about friendship and bravery. It's set in the early 1900s and brings to life the drama of shipwrecks and military life. The story, passed down from father to son, centers on John Christian, a young drummer, and William Tallifer, a trumpeter. Their ship faces a terrible storm near Cornwall, leading to a disaster where they find themselves fighting for survival. They become close friends through shared bravery amidst the chaos of the wreck. The book also touches upon powerful themes of duty and memory. The story reaches a touching conclusion as they come together in the afterlife, musically symbolizing their commitment to each other and their bond.
The Roll-Call Of The Reef
By Arthur Quiller-Couch
Amidst a storm-tossed sea, two soldiers crash into a bond of friendship, duty, and an eternal musical promise.
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2007-10-27
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About the AuthorSir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch was a British writer who published using the pseudonym Q. Although a prolific novelist, he is remembered mainly for the monumental publication The Oxford Book of English Verse 1250–1900 and for his literary criticism. He influenced many who never met him, including American writer Helene Hanff, author of 84, Charing Cross Road and its sequel, Q's Legacy. His The Oxford Book of English Verse was a favourite of John Mortimer's fictional character Horace Rumpole.
Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch was a British writer who published using the pseudonym Q. Although a prolific novelist, he is remembered mainly for the monumental publication The Oxford Book of English Verse 1250–1900 and for his literary criticism. He influenced many who never met him, including American writer Helene Hanff, author of 84, Charing Cross Road and its sequel, Q's Legacy. His The Oxford Book of English Verse was a favourite of John Mortimer's fictional character Horace Rumpole.
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