"Shining Ferry" by Arthur Quiller-Couch presents the life of John Rosewarne, a respected man burdened by family obligations and business ventures in his rural community. We find Rosewarne managing his affairs, but inwardly struggling with isolation and discontent. As he interacts with people like Mr. Benny, the novel introduces themes of legacy, duty, and the tangled web of relationships that define his world. The scene is set for a story where Rosewarne's past and present collide, shaping the relationships and struggles that will unfold.
Shining Ferry
By Arthur Quiller-Couch
In a world of duty and tradition, a prominent man confronts inner turmoil.
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2007-11-28
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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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