The Secret Sharer

The Secret Sharer, a popular early 20th century novel written by author Joseph Conrad, takes place at sea and is told from the perspective of a young sea captain. Not knowing his crew ahead of time except for the previous night, he struggles to see if he can live up to the authority role that is a must among captains. The Secret Sharer is a an excellent book for those who are interested in novels dealing with the sea and also those who are fans of the writings of Joseph Conrad. This edition contains extensive overviews of both the author and the novel.