Publisher's Synopsis
The Castaway is a novel written by Hallie Ermine Rives. The story revolves around a young woman named Celia who is stranded on a deserted island in the Pacific Ocean. She is the sole survivor of a shipwreck and must learn to survive on her own in a harsh and unforgiving environment.As she struggles to find food, water, and shelter, Celia also battles with her own emotions and thoughts. She is haunted by memories of her past and must confront her fears and insecurities in order to survive. Along the way, she meets a mysterious man named Adam who has also been stranded on the island.Together, Celia and Adam form a bond as they work together to survive and try to find a way off the island. However, as they spend more time together, they begin to realize that they may never be rescued and must find a way to make a life for themselves on the island.The Castaway is a gripping tale of survival, love, and self-discovery. It is a timeless story that explores the depths of human nature and the resilience of the human spirit. Rives' vivid descriptions of the island and the characters' struggles make this a must-read for anyone who enjoys adventure and romance.1908. Rives, a member of one of America�������s oldest families and the wife of a prominent American diplomat, authored The Modern and Complete Book of Etiquette. As a novelist she wrote several best sellers. The Castaway begins: A cool breeze slipped ahead of the dawn. It blew dim the calm Greek stars, stirred the intricate branches of olive-trees inlaid in the rose-pearl facade of sky, bowed the tall, coral-lipped oleanders lining the rivulets, and crisped the soft wash of the gulf-tide. It lifted the strong bronze curls on the brow of a sleeping man who lay on the sea-beach covered with a goatskin. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
