"Dead Man's Rock" by Arthur Quiller-Couch is a captivating romance set in the late 1800s, focusing on Jasper Trenoweth and the enigma surrounding his grandfather Amos's will. This document sparks a series of adventures filled with family secrets, misfortune, and a search for the legendary Great Ruby of Ceylon. Woven into the story are prominent themes of betrayal, the unknown, and eerie phenomena as characters grapple with the repercussions of their ancestors' choices. Jasper's reflective narration of his family's past, most assuredly touching on Amos’s cryptic will, suggests hidden truths and a connection to an extraordinary gem, creating a sense of urgency for both treasure and self-discovery. This suspense is heightened by the family atmosphere and growing difficulties after his father's quest for wealth, marked by troubling signs and uncanny incidents at Dead Man's Rock that cast a shadow over the local fishermen and their livelihoods.
Dead Man's Rock
By Arthur Quiller-Couch
When a strange will unlocks generations of secrets and legends, one man must face treachery and supernatural forces to find a priceless gem and his own destiny.
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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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