VictoryOn a rare impulse Swedish Baron and rootless drifter Axel Heyst, rescues a sea captain from his debts. This uncharacteristic act of kindness has unimagined and tragic repercussions for many people, with the reader being left to decide the nature and attainability of ultimate victory. |
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Page 84
... Ricardo watched his approach , clasping the pack of cards in both hands . ' You want something , perhaps ? ' suggested Schomberg in his Lieutenant - of - the - Reserve voice . Ricardo shook his head in silence and looked expectant ...
... Ricardo watched his approach , clasping the pack of cards in both hands . ' You want something , perhaps ? ' suggested Schomberg in his Lieutenant - of - the - Reserve voice . Ricardo shook his head in silence and looked expectant ...
Page 109
... Ricardo's hard stare discomposed the hotel - keeper , and he added in an embarrassed tone : ' I mean a common ... Ricardo seriously . ' And then what ? He hung about here . ' ' Yes , he hung about , ' said Schomberg , making a wry mouth ...
... Ricardo's hard stare discomposed the hotel - keeper , and he added in an embarrassed tone : ' I mean a common ... Ricardo seriously . ' And then what ? He hung about here . ' ' Yes , he hung about , ' said Schomberg , making a wry mouth ...
Page 163
... Ricardo addressed Heyst with animation ' you mustn't be surprised if - ' ' I assure you , ' Heyst interrupted , ' that my wonder at your arrival in your boat here is so great that it leaves no room for minor aston- ishments . But hadn't ...
... Ricardo addressed Heyst with animation ' you mustn't be surprised if - ' ' I assure you , ' Heyst interrupted , ' that my wonder at your arrival in your boat here is so great that it leaves no room for minor aston- ishments . But hadn't ...
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