Captain Macedoine's Daughter

By William McFee

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

A daughter's presence at sea stirs up longings, deceptions, and shifting identities among a ship's crew, as seen through the pensive gaze of an observant engineer.

Genres

Literature Fiction

Released

2010-04-18

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Summary

"Captain Macedoine's Daughter" by William McFee is a story that plunges into the lives of sailors and their emotional complexities in the early 1900s. Through the eyes of Mr. Spenlove, an observant engineer, we see the mysterious Captain Macedoine, his daughter, and their place among the crew. The themes deal with love, truth, and who people really are. Set against the backdrop of the eastern Mediterranean, the narrative balances the dreams of sailors with the tough times they face, revealing the characters' romantic hopes and emotional difficulties, especially when it comes to Artemisia, Macedoine's daughter. The story subtly builds tension, mixing romantic setbacks with the unreal quality of their lives at sea. This contrast between the hard life of sailors and their inner feelings leads to a rich story of human emotion.