Victory: An Island TaleA story of rescue and violent tragedy set in the Malayan archipelago, 'Victory' combines high adventure with sensitive portrayal of three drifters. |
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Page 139
... Martin Ricardo gleamed phosphorescent in the half- light of the room , screened from the heat and glare of the tropics . “ That's a king of hearts you've got , " he chuckled , showing his teeth in a quick flash . Schomberg , after ...
... Martin Ricardo gleamed phosphorescent in the half- light of the room , screened from the heat and glare of the tropics . “ That's a king of hearts you've got , " he chuckled , showing his teeth in a quick flash . Schomberg , after ...
Page 144
... Martin Ricardo , connoisseur in gentlemen , sat dumb with a stony gaze as if still mar- velling inwardly at the amazing elections , conjunc- tions and associations of events which influence man's pilgrimage on this earth . At last ...
... Martin Ricardo , connoisseur in gentlemen , sat dumb with a stony gaze as if still mar- velling inwardly at the amazing elections , conjunc- tions and associations of events which influence man's pilgrimage on this earth . At last ...
Page 147
... Martin . ' I : " It was the first time he called me Martin . Says " Is that it , sir ? ' " " You didn't think I was after that sort of treasure , did you ? I wanted to clear out from home quietly . It's a pretty expensive way of getting ...
... Martin . ' I : " It was the first time he called me Martin . Says " Is that it , sir ? ' " " You didn't think I was after that sort of treasure , did you ? I wanted to clear out from home quietly . It's a pretty expensive way of getting ...
Page 169
... Martin , I am bored , ' then look out ! There's nothing to do but to shut up , confound it ! " Schomberg , very much cast down , had listened open - mouthed . " What's the cause of it ? " he asked . " Why is he like this ? I don't ...
... Martin , I am bored , ' then look out ! There's nothing to do but to shut up , confound it ! " Schomberg , very much cast down , had listened open - mouthed . " What's the cause of it ? " he asked . " Why is he like this ? I don't ...
Page 260
... Martin Ricardo flourished the heavy piece of wood , leaped forward with astonishing vigour , and brought it down on Pedro's head with a crash that resounded 1 1 all over the quiet sweep of Black Diamond Bay . 260 VICTORY.
... Martin Ricardo flourished the heavy piece of wood , leaped forward with astonishing vigour , and brought it down on Pedro's head with a crash that resounded 1 1 all over the quiet sweep of Black Diamond Bay . 260 VICTORY.
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