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Pyle, Howard
1853
1911
The Rose of Paradise
Being a detailed account of certain adventures that happened to captain John Mackra, in connection with the famous pirate, Edward England, in the year 1720, off the Island of Juanna in the Mozambique Channel; writ by himself, and now for the first time published
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"The Rose of Paradise" by Howard Pyle is a historical adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story narrates the high-seas adventures of Captain John Mackra, who becomes embroiled in a perilous situation involving pirates, particularly the infamous Captain Edward England, set in the early 18th century. The book promises a tale filled with intrigue, danger, and the complexities of maritime life, centering around the treasured gemstone, "The Rose of Paradise." The opening of the novel introduces Captain Mackra as he receives important orders while commanding the East India Company's ship, the "Cassandra", destined for Bombay. Mackra learns of a crucial mission involving a significant monetary transfer tied to the local King's dealings and the ongoing threat of pirate activity in the waters near the Island of Juanna. The narrative reveals the characters aboard the ship, including Captain Leach and various passengers, as Mackra grapples with his unease towards Leach despite his outward charm. As the "Cassandra" anchors off Juanna, the tension builds with the looming threat of pirates, setting the stage for the volatile adventures that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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