Four Bells A Tale Of The Caribbean

By Ralph D Paine

Four bells: A tale of the Caribbean reflects on the pull between duty and longing, capturing the quiet transformation that occurs when routine collides with unexpected discovery. The narrative follows a journey that is less about physical distance and more about internal change, using the sea as both setting and metaphor for the uncertainties of selfhood. It examines how nostalgia and the romanticism of the past shape a person's sense of purpose, especially when confronted with unfamiliar landscapes and new emotional currents. The story navigates identity through encounters that challenge practicality, introducing the idea that meaning often emerges not from control but from openness to chance. It also explores how responsibility to family and tradition can coexist with deeper desires for autonomy and exploration. By tracing the evolution of a disciplined officer into someone more attuned to possibility and connection, the novel reveals how place and companionship influence the reevaluation of personal goals.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 937113965X
• ISBN13: 9789371139656
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Double 9 Books
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"