
huésped secreto
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The story opens with the captain of a ship anchored in the estuary of the Menam River, preparing to set sail for England. He reflects on his surroundings and the imminent voyage, feeling a sense of anticipation and solitude. As he stands on the deck, he notices a young man swimming towards the ship. The young man, who introduces himself as Leggatt, claims to have fallen overboard from another ship. The captain, sensing that Leggatt is not telling the whole truth, decides to hide him on board as a secret sharer.Book Details
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Joseph Conrad
Poland, England
Joseph Conrad (born Józef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski, was a Polish-British writer regarded as one of the greatest novelists to write in the English language. Though he did not speak English flu...
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