The Ebb-Tide: A Trio And Quartette

The Ebb-Tide is set in the South Pacific and tells the story of four characters: Captain Davis Huish Herrick and Attwater. Captain Davis is a down-and-out ship captain who is hired to transport cargo and passengers to the South Pacific. Huish is a cunning and unscrupulous trader Herrick is a former medical student seeking a fresh start and Attwater is a mysterious and enigmatic figure with his own dark past. The novel explores themes of moral decay redemption and the consequences of one''s actions. The characters'' journey to the South Pacific is fraught with challenges and moral dilemmas and their interactions with each other and the native islanders lead to a series of dramatic and often tragic events. The Ebb-Tide is considered one of Robert Louis Stevenson''s darker and more morally complex works. It delves into themes of imperialism exploitation and the clash of cultures reflecting the author''s own experiences and observations during his travels in the South Pacific.