Publisher's Synopsis
The Neptune at the Golden Horn is a novel written by Winnie Rover and published in 1882. The story is set in Istanbul, Turkey, during the late 19th century. The main character, Captain John Burton, is the captain of the steamship Neptune. He is tasked with transporting a wealthy passenger, Miss Edith Lyle, from Constantinople to Odessa. Along the way, they encounter a variety of challenges and adventures, including a storm at sea and an attack by pirates. As they navigate these obstacles, Captain Burton and Miss Lyle develop a close relationship. The novel explores themes of adventure, romance, and the clash of cultures between East and West. Overall, The Neptune at the Golden Horn is a thrilling and engaging tale of high-seas adventure and romance.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.
