Trustee From The Toolroom

Author : Nevil Shute
Publisher : Random House
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2010-01-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781409087519

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Trustee from the Toolroom by Nevil Shute Pdf

Discover a classic adventure from the author of A Town Like Alice and On the Beach. Keith Stewart is an ordinary man. However, one day he is called upon to undertake an extraordinary task. When his sister's boat is wrecked in the Pacific, he becomes trustee for his little niece. In order to save her from destitution he has to embark on a 2,000 mile voyage in a small yacht in inhospitable waters. His adventures and the colourful characters he meets on his journey make this book a marvellous tale of courage and friendship. 'Something about this author's calm, deliberate style creates unexpected excitement... we are warmed by the justice and sheer pleasure of it' Independent

Author : Nevil Shute
Publisher : Random House
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Engineers
ISBN : 9780099529989

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Trustee from the Toolroom by Nevil Shute Pdf

GENERAL & LITERARY FICTION. AUSTRALIAN. Keith Stewart is an ordinary man. However, one day he is called upon to undertake an extraordinary task. When his sister's boat is wrecked in the Pacific, he becomes trustee for his little niece. In order to save her from destitution he has to embark on a 2,000 mile voyage in a small yacht in inhospitable waters. His adventures and the colorful characters he meets on his journey make this book a marvelous tale of courage and friendship.

Author : Nevil Shute
Publisher : Alien Ebooks
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2023-03-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781667602790

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Round the Bend by Nevil Shute Pdf

Round the Bend follows the life of Tom Cutter, an Englishman who becomes a pilot and settles in the Middle East after World War II. Tom starts an air freight business and becomes fascinated by the spiritual beliefs of the local Muslim population, which leads him to start his own religion called "The Way." Through his travels and teachings, Tom attracts a group of devoted followers and becomes a spiritual leader. However, his unconventional beliefs and practices lead to conflict with some of the more traditional religious and political authorities in the region. Despite the challenges he faces, Tom remains committed to his beliefs and the pursuit of a more peaceful and harmonious world. The novel explores themes of religion, spirituality, cultural differences, and the clash between tradition and modernity.

Author : Nevil Shute
Publisher : Alien Ebooks
Page : 441 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2023-03-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781667602752

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Most Secret by Nevil Shute Pdf

Most Secret is set during World War II and follows the story of a British scientist named Dr. Philip Raven, who is working on a top-secret project to develop a new type of explosive. Raven is also a double agent, working for the British intelligence agency while also providing information to the Germans. As he carries out his mission, Raven must navigate the dangerous waters of espionage and counter-espionage, while also dealing with the moral complexities of his actions. Along the way, Raven falls in love with a woman named Helen, who becomes embroiled in his mission and must also make difficult choices about her own loyalties. "Most Secret" is a thrilling tale of espionage and wartime intrigue, and a thought-provoking exploration of the costs and consequences of individual actions during times of war.

Author : Nevil Shute
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2022-07-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547102458

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Marazan by Nevil Shute Pdf

"Marazan" is the first novel by the British author Nevil Shute. It tells the story of Philip Stenning, a commercial pilot trained during the First World War. As his plane crashes, Philip is rescued by an escaped convict, Denis Compton, who turns out to have been framed for embezzlement by his Italian half-brother, Baron Rodrigo Mattani. The latter has a business in the drug trade in England. Upon learning, Philip Stenning sets out to help his savior clear his name and break the drug ring.

Author : Nevil Shute
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Electronic
ISBN : LCCN:b70010181

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An Old Captivity by Nevil Shute Pdf

Author : Nevil Shute
Publisher : Random House
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2010-01-26
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781409087458

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Slide Rule by Nevil Shute Pdf

Nevil Shute was a power and a pioneer in the world of flying long before he began to write the stories that made him a bestselling novelist. This autobiography charts Shute's path from childhood to his career as a gifted aeronautical engineer working at the forefront of the technological experimentation of the 1920s and 30s. The inspiration for many of the themes and concerns of Shute's novels can be identified in this enjoyable and enlightening memoir.

Author : Nevil Shute
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2010-12-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307474155

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The Rainbow and the Rose by Nevil Shute Pdf

When seasoned pilot Johnny Pascoe tries to rescue a sick girl from the Tasmanian outback, his plane crashes and leaves him stranded and dangerously injured. Ronnie Clarke, who was trained by Pascoe, attempts to fly a doctor in to help, but rough weather makes his mission more difficult than he imagined. As he waits overnight at Pascoe’s house for a chance to try again the next day, Clarke revisits the past of this unusual man—and reveals the shocking and tragic secrets that have influenced his life.

Author : Sally Nicholls
Publisher : Scholastic Fiction
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2015-04-02
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781407145310

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An Island of Our Own by Sally Nicholls Pdf

From one of the brightest talents in teen fiction and the winner of the Waterstones Children's Book prize comes a new novel about family and friendship.

Author : Nevil Shute
Publisher : Alien Ebooks
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2023-03-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781667602769

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No Highway by Nevil Shute Pdf

Most Secret is set during World War II and follows the story of a British scientist named Dr. Philip Raven, who is working on a top-secret project to develop a new type of explosive. Raven is also a double agent, working for the British intelligence agency while also providing information to the Germans. As he carries out his mission, Raven must navigate the dangerous waters of espionage and counter-espionage, while also dealing with the moral complexities of his actions. Along the way, Raven falls in love with a woman named Helen, who becomes embroiled in his mission and must also make difficult choices about her own loyalties. "Most Secret" is a thrilling tale of espionage and wartime intrigue, and a thought-provoking exploration of the costs and consequences of individual actions during times of war.

Author : Nevil Shute
Publisher : Alien Ebooks
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2023-03-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781667602813

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So Disdained by Nevil Shute Pdf

So Disdained is set in Italy during the 1930s. The story follows the character of Stephen Fletcher, an English engineer who is sent to Italy to work on a new project. Fletcher becomes involved in a dangerous game of espionage, as he is recruited by a British intelligence agent to gather information about an Italian weapons manufacturer. Along the way, Fletcher falls in love with a beautiful Italian woman named Marta, who becomes instrumental in his mission. However, as Fletcher becomes increasingly entangled in his role as a spy, he begins to question the morality of his actions and the motives of those around him. The novel explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, love, and the political tensions of pre-World War II Europe. Ultimately, Fletcher must decide where his loyalties lie and what he is willing to risk for the sake of his beliefs and those he cares about.

Author : Nevil Shute
Publisher : Alien Ebooks
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2023-03-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781667602745

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Landfall: A Channel Story by Nevil Shute Pdf

Landfall is set during World War II and follows the story of a young naval officer named John Franklin, who is given the task of escorting a group of civilian refugees across the English Channel to safety in Scotland. The journey is perilous and Franklin must navigate treacherous waters and avoid German submarines while dealing with the challenges of leading a group of disparate people from different backgrounds and with different needs. Along the way, Franklin falls in love with a young woman named Valerie Russell, who is also one of the refugees. As they make their way north, the group faces many challenges and must rely on each other to survive. "Landfall" is a gripping tale of adventure and survival during wartime, and a poignant story of love and human connection amidst chaos and uncertainty.

Author : Nevil Shute
Publisher : Wildside Press LLC
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2023-03-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781667602783

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Pied Piper by Nevil Shute Pdf

Pied Piper is set in Nazi-occupied France during World War II. The story follows John Howard, an elderly Englishman who is on holiday in France when the war breaks out. He decides to help evacuate several children to safety in England, but as he journeys through the countryside with the children, he faces many dangers and challenges. Along the way, he meets various people who are also trying to escape the war, and he forms deep bonds with the children in his care. Ultimately, John's determination and kindness help him and the children to reach safety, but not without facing difficult decisions and heart-wrenching losses. The novel is a moving portrayal of the human cost of war and the resilience of the human spirit.

Author : Nevil Shute
Publisher : Random House
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2009-11-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781409086970

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Lonely Road by Nevil Shute Pdf

A rich middle-aged man finds his lonely life turned upside down when he falls in love with a pretty dance hostess and becomes involved in exposing a conspiracy to sabotage the British General Election. But his dogged pursuit of the criminals will throw his life and the lives of those he cares about into grave danger.

Author : Nevil Shute
Publisher : Wildside Press LLC
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2020-06-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781479451210

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On the Beach by Nevil Shute Pdf

"On the Beach" is a 1957 post-apocalyptic novel written by British-Australian author Nevil Shute after he emigrated to Australia. The novel details the experiences of a mixed group of people in Melbourne as they await the arrival of deadly radiation spreading towards them from the northern hemisphere following a nuclear war a year previously. As the radiation approaches each person deals with their impending death in different ways.