The seven missionaries

Name: The seven missionaries
Author: H. C. McNeile

By H. C. McNeile

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Aboard a slow cargo-passenger steamer bound for Colombo, a narrator and his friend join a voyage carrying an awkward assortment of travelers, notably a group of seven devout missionaries. Rumors circulate about a missing yacht and seafaring threats, and routine routines give way to crisis when the ship faces danger near remote islands. The friend Jim Maitland takes decisive, legally ambiguous action to counterboard modern pirates and avert disaster, exposing tensions between duty, faith, and appearance while the narrative blends brisk maritime adventure with moral uncertainty.

About the Author

H. C. McNeile

H. C. McNeile, also known as Sapper, was a British author celebrated for his adventure novels, particularly those featuring the character Bulldog Drummond. His most notable work, "Bull-dog Drummond: The Adventures of a Demobilised Officer Who Found Peace Dull," introduces readers to a former soldier who seeks excitement in a post-war world. McNeile's writing often reflects themes of heroism and camaraderie, drawing from his own experiences in World War I. In addition to Drummond, he penned several other works, including "Men, Women and Guns" and "The Valley of the Shadow," contributing significantly to the genre of British adventure fiction.