The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol. 13

"The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol. 13" by Robert Louis Stevenson and others, is a compilation that features "The Wrecker," a story co-written with Lloyd Osbourne, and transports readers to the Marquesas Islands, painting a picture of adventure and complicated human connections against a backdrop of island life. The story opens in Tai-o-hae, the capital of the islands, where the stage is set with crashing waves and strong winds, which quickly introduces readers to a sense of colonial mystery and local culture as a strange ship arrives. The main character, a tattooed man with a deep past, watches from the pier, thinking about his life and connecting with those around him as they wonder about the ship. This beginning builds a feeling of anticipation and highlights the unpredictable nature of life in this distant setting.