A Deadly Foe: A Romance Of The Northern Seas (1895)

By Emily Frances Adeline Sergeant

Book Overview

A Deadly Foe: A Romance Of The Northern Seas is a novel written by Adeline Sergeant and published in 1895. The story is set in the cold and harsh environment of the northern seas, where a young woman named Marjorie Linden is forced to confront a dangerous adversary. Marjorie is the daughter of a wealthy shipping magnate, and she is engaged to be married to a man named Maurice Treherne. However, her plans are disrupted when she discovers that her fianc����� is not the man she thought he was. Maurice is actually a notorious criminal who has been using Marjorie's family connections to further his own nefarious schemes. As Marjorie tries to extricate herself from Maurice's grasp, she finds herself drawn to another man: a brave and honorable sailor named Captain Jack Meredith. Jack is tasked with protecting Marjorie from Maurice's machinations, and the two of them soon develop a deep and passionate love for each other. However, their romance is threatened by Maurice's jealousy and his determination to destroy them both.A Deadly Foe is a thrilling tale of love, betrayal, and danger set against the backdrop of the treacherous northern seas. Adeline Sergeant's vivid descriptions of the harsh environment and the complex characters make this novel a compelling read for fans of historical romance and adventure.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120114977
• ISBN13: 9781120114976
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"