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The Blue Peter: Sea comedies

By Morley Roberts

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

A bitter captain and his crew, facing unfair treatment on the high seas, find humor and camaraderie as they plot to outwit their heartless bosses.

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2022-08-20
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Summary

"The Blue Peter: Sea Comedies" by Morley Roberts is a set of early twentieth-century stories about life at sea. Readers meet different sailors and focus on their struggles, especially on ships like the "Nemesis." Captain Jordan takes center stage, a man who used to dream big but now deals with tough working conditions and a shipping company indifferent to the needs of its workers. He and his crew stand united against the company, whose partners visit the ship and make the environment more tense, especially after the crew has taken salary cuts. Captain Jordan dwells on the unfair conditions and how they make the crew suffer. Prepare for the crew to stand up for themselves. The beginning introduces the main theme of the light and difficult encounters between the sailors and their money-driven bosses, highlighting the funny and hard situations that are part of ocean life.

About the Author

Morley Charles Roberts was an English novelist and short story writer, best known for The Private Life of Henry Maitland.

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