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Set against the backdrop of a 1996 maritime voyage, the story revolves around Rodolfo Miguel, a bosun who encounters two Romanian stowaways. Expecting the stowaways to be either employed or returned to shore, Rodolfo and his crew are horrified when they witness the inhumane decision to cast them overboard in a raft. This gripping narrative explores themes of morality, survival, and the harsh realities faced by those seeking a better life, blending adventure with a poignant commentary on human rights.
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The Stowaway, Robert Hough
- Language
- Released
- 2004
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- Title
- The Stowaway
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Robert Hough
- Publisher
- Knopf Canada
- Released
- 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 240
- ISBN13
- 9780679313007
- Category
- Fiction, Detective / Thriller, Adventure fiction
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of a 1996 maritime voyage, the story revolves around Rodolfo Miguel, a bosun who encounters two Romanian stowaways. Expecting the stowaways to be either employed or returned to shore, Rodolfo and his crew are horrified when they witness the inhumane decision to cast them overboard in a raft. This gripping narrative explores themes of morality, survival, and the harsh realities faced by those seeking a better life, blending adventure with a poignant commentary on human rights.