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 131
... feet crossed , her hands reposing on her lap . But in the intimacy of their life her grey , unabashed gaze forced upon him the sensation of something inexplicable reposing within her ; stupidity or inspiration , weakness or force - or ...
... feet crossed , her hands reposing on her lap . But in the intimacy of their life her grey , unabashed gaze forced upon him the sensation of something inexplicable reposing within her ; stupidity or inspiration , weakness or force - or ...
Page 157
... feet was inside a large pith hat - and , recovering himself , let out a dismal , grating sound in the manner of a grim laugh . - ' Blood not mine . Thirst's the matter . Exhausted's the matter . Done up . Drink , man ! Give us water ...
... feet was inside a large pith hat - and , recovering himself , let out a dismal , grating sound in the manner of a grim laugh . - ' Blood not mine . Thirst's the matter . Exhausted's the matter . Done up . Drink , man ! Give us water ...
Page 272
... feet in . ' Unmoved , she nodded at him thoughtfully . Woman - like , all her faculties remained concentrated on her heart's desire - on the knife - while the man went on babbling insanely at her feet , ingratiating and savage , almost ...
... feet in . ' Unmoved , she nodded at him thoughtfully . Woman - like , all her faculties remained concentrated on her heart's desire - on the knife - while the man went on babbling insanely at her feet , ingratiating and savage , almost ...
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