The Fatal Cord

The Fatal Cord: And The Falcon Rover is a novel written by Mayne Reid and published in 1872. The story is set in the 19th century and follows the adventures of two friends, Captain George Hawkes and Lieutenant Richard Darke, who are both serving in the British Navy.The novel begins with the two men on a mission to capture a notorious pirate, Captain Kidd, who has been terrorizing the Caribbean seas. However, their mission takes a dangerous turn when they are captured by the pirate and his crew.As the story unfolds, the two friends find themselves embroiled in a series of thrilling and dangerous adventures, including shipwrecks, battles with other pirates, and encounters with native tribes.Throughout the novel, Reid explores themes of loyalty, bravery, and the struggle between good and evil. The characters are well-developed and the action is fast-paced, making for an exciting and engaging read.Overall, The Fatal Cord: And The Falcon Rover is a classic adventure novel that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and action-packed tales of high seas adventure.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.