Le Maître du Navire by Louis Chadourne

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By Donald Scott Posted on Dec 22, 2025
In Category - Classic Humor
Chadourne, Louis, 1890-1925 Chadourne, Louis, 1890-1925
French
"Le Maître du Navire" by Louis Chadourne is a literary novel written in the early 20th century. The book follows the journey of Maître Leminhac, a Parisian lawyer, and his companions as they travel through South America and prepare to embark on the mysterious ship, the "Cormoran". The narrative hints at themes of adventure, identity, and the interp...
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as he gazes at the distant Andes while traveling by train. En route to Callao, he encounters an unknown and intriguing Russian woman, Marie Erikow, whose presence captivates him. As their train trip is interrupted by a fire threatening the tracks, the travelers face the prospect of missing their ship. Their reluctance and the unforeseen circumstances ultimately lead them to accept a mysterious invitation from a character named Van den Brooks, who offers them a passage on his yacht, the "Cormoran". This invitation sets the stage for their adventure at sea, filled with tension, camaraderie, and the allure of the unknown. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Brian Brown
3 months ago

I didn't expect much, but the character development is subtle yet leaves a lasting impact. A solid resource I will return to often.

William Green
6 days ago

Make no mistake, the plot twists are genuinely surprising without feeling cheap or forced. It was exactly what I needed right now.

Melissa Torres
2 months ago

Compared to other books on this topic, the plot twists are genuinely surprising without feeling cheap or forced. Truly inspiring.

Dorothy Hill
3 months ago

A fantastic discovery, the narrative structure is incredibly compelling and well-thought-out. Simply brilliant.

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