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"Ebb-Tide" was written by Lloyd Osbourne. American writer and stepson of Robert Louis Stevenson, known for collaborative works and personal essays.

Ebb-Tide

Name: Ebb-Tide
Author: Lloyd Osbourne

Lloyd Osbourne

Ebb-Tide, written by Lloyd Osbourne in 1894, follows three men in Tahiti who, desperate for a better life, decide to steal a schooner and its cargo of champagne after the vessel's officers succumb to smallpox. Their reckless adventure leads them into a storm and a series of misfortunes, revealing the dangers of their ambitions. Ultimately, they discover an uncharted island with a hidden pearl fishery, prompting further moral dilemmas and villainy. The novel explores themes of greed, desperation, and the unpredictable nature of fortune.

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Three men down on their luck in Tahiti agree to ship out on a vessel whose officers have died of smallpox. Their despera...