Captain Rogers

W. Jacobs W.

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A quiet, unassuming man named Mr. Mullet has achieved a measure of success as the proprietor of an upscale hotel. But when a mysterious stranger shows up in town threatening to reveal Mullet's true identity, all of his hard work could be jeopardized. Will Mullet's dark secret come to light?

Informations

• Publié par: The Floating Press
• Date de parution: 01 mars 2017
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781776678631
• Langue: English

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CAPTAIN ROGERS
THE LADY OF THE BARGE AND OTHERS, PART 7
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W. W. JACOBS
 
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Captain Rogers The Lady of the Barge and Others, Part 7 First published in 1901 Epub ISBN 978-1-77667-863-1 Also available: PDF ISBN 978-1-77667-864-8 © 2015 The Floating Press and its licensors. All rights reserved. While every effort has been used to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information contained in The Floating Press edition of this book, The Floating Press does not assume liability or responsibility for any errors or omissions in this book. The Floating Press does not accept responsibility for loss suffered as a result of reliance upon the accuracy or currency of information contained in this book. Do not use while operating a motor vehicle or heavy equipment. Many suitcases look alike. Visit www.thefloatingpress.com
Captain Rogers
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A man came slowly over the old stone bridge, and averting his gaze fromthe dark river with its silent craft, looked with some satisfactiontoward the feeble lights of the small town on the other side. He walkedwith the painful, forced step of one who has already trudged far. Hisworsted hose, where they were not darned, were in holes, and his coat andknee-breeches were rusty with much wear, but he straightened himself ashe reached the end of the bridge and stepped out bravely to the tavernswhich stood in a row facing the quay.
He passed the "Queen Anne"—a mere beershop—without pausing, and af