"A Romance of the West Indies" by Eugène Sue is a historical adventure set in the Caribbean during the late 17th century. The story starts in 1690 and centers on Father Griffen, a clever priest traveling to Martinique, and the Chevalier de Croustillac, a daring adventurer seeking wealth. As they journey on the Unicorn, the characters become entangled in schemes involving secret riches, trickery, and the shadowy figure of Blue Beard, a wealthy widow believed to have a sinister history. The narrative follows Croustillac's pursuit of Blue Beard's fortune and explores the relationships among the ship's passengers, creating a tale of love, peril, and mystery in the West Indies.
A Romance of the West Indies
By Eugène Sue
Set sail into a world of cunning adventurers, hidden treasures, and dangerous secrets amidst the exotic backdrop of the West Indies.
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About the AuthorMarie-Joseph "Eugène" Sue was a French novelist. He was one of several authors who popularized the genre of the serial novel in France with his very popular and widely imitated The Mysteries of Paris, which was published in a newspaper from 1842 to 1843.
Marie-Joseph "Eugène" Sue was a French novelist. He was one of several authors who popularized the genre of the serial novel in France with his very popular and widely imitated The Mysteries of Paris, which was published in a newspaper from 1842 to 1843.
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