Captain of the Polestar, and other tales
'Captain of the Polestar, and other tales' Summary
The collection opens with the gripping tale of "Captain of the Polestar," in which a young woman finds herself stranded on a ship with a mysterious and enigmatic captain. In "The Man with the Watches," a peculiar individual's obsession with time leads to a series of comical misadventures. "The Great Keinplatz Experiment" explores the dangers of scientific hubris, while "The Mystery of the Sassassa Valley" transports readers to a remote African valley where a missing explorer's fate hangs in the balance. Through these diverse stories, Doyle masterfully blends suspense, humor, and imagination, leaving readers entertained and enthralled from beginning to end.Book Details
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