Publisher's Synopsis
""The Secret Sharer"" is a novella written by Joseph Conrad, first published in 1910. The story follows an unnamed young captain who is newly appointed to a ship and struggles to gain the respect of his crew. When the captain encounters a naked man swimming in the sea one night, he takes him aboard the ship and hides him in his cabin. The man, named Leggatt, confesses to the captain that he has killed a man on his previous ship and is now on the run. The captain must decide whether to turn Leggatt in or help him escape, all while navigating the challenges of commanding a ship and keeping his own secrets hidden. The novella explores themes of identity, morality, and the complexities of human relationships. It is widely considered to be one of Conrad's greatest works and a classic of English literature.while I lingered yet, my hand resting lightly on my ship's rail as if on the shoulder of a trusted friend. But, with all that multitude of celestial bodies staring down at one, the comfort of quiet communion with her was gone for good.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.
