Publisher's Synopsis
""A Secret of the Sea"" by Brander Matthews is a thrilling adventure novel that takes place on the high seas. The story follows the journey of a young sailor named Jack Howard, who is on a mission to uncover the truth behind his father's mysterious disappearance. Jack's father was a renowned sea captain who vanished without a trace, leaving Jack with many unanswered questions.Determined to find out what happened to his father, Jack sets out on a perilous journey across the ocean. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful and mysterious woman named Sylvia, a ruthless pirate captain, and a group of dangerous smugglers.As Jack delves deeper into the mystery of his father's disappearance, he uncovers a shocking secret that threatens to upend everything he thought he knew about his family and his own identity. With danger lurking around every corner, Jack must use all of his wits and courage to survive and uncover the truth.""A Secret of the Sea"" is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. With its vivid descriptions of life at sea and its compelling cast of characters, this book is a must-read for anyone who loves adventure, mystery, and intrigue.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
