Wanderfoot (The Dream Ship) by Cynthia Stockley
"Wanderfoot (The Dream Ship)" by Cynthia Stockley is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story appears to delve into themes of love and loss, following the protagonist, Garrett Westenra, an Irish surgeon who is grappling with profound loneliness and the shadow of his deceased mother. As he embarks on a journey across the Atlantic, his life takes a turn when he encounters Valentine Valdana, a journalist with a tumultuouspast, creating a complex emotional dynamic between them. The opening of the novel introduces Garrett Westenra aboard the ship Bavaric, where he reflects on his grief and isolation after the loss of his mother, feeling a profound connection to a woman he has only seen in his dreams. His loneliness is challenged when he sits beside Valentine Valdana during dinner; he perceives her as a reckless and unconventional woman, which initially frustrates his ideals. However, Valentine reenters his life unexpectedly, prompting Garrett to confront his feelings for her and the essence of love itself. As they navigate their own struggles and the tumultuous sea, they begin to unveil layers of themselves that have long been buried, setting the stage for further exploration of their bond and the shadows of their pasts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Creator | Stockley, Cynthia, 1883-1936 |
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| Title | Wanderfoot (The Dream Ship) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40059 |
| Release Date | Jun 22, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 305 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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