The Wrecker
by Robert Louis Stevenson and Lloyd Osbourne
- First published
- 1892
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"The Wrecker" by Robert Louis Stevenson and Lloyd Osbourne is an adventure novel written in 1892. The story centers on the mysterious abandoned wreck of the Flying Scud at Midway Atoll. Clues hidden in a stamp collection lead to tracking down the missing crew and unraveling what happened. This sprawling South Sea tale combines episodic adventure, comedy, and detective mystery elements that only connect in the final chapter. The loosely woven narrative reflects its collaborative creation, with each author contributing different sections.
- Treasure troves
- Shipwrecks
- Avarice
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #1024. The Wrecker on Wikipedia.
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