Robert Hough Boeken

Set against the backdrop of a 1996 maritime voyage, the story revolves around Rodolfo Miguel, a bosun who encounters two Romanian stowaways. Expecting the stowaways to be either employed or returned to shore, Rodolfo and his crew are horrified when they witness the inhumane decision to cast them overboard in a raft. This gripping narrative explores themes of morality, survival, and the harsh realities faced by those seeking a better life, blending adventure with a poignant commentary on human rights.

Mabel Stark was one of the most famous women of her time, the centre-ring finale act of the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey circus in the 1920s and 1930s when circus was the most popular form of entertainment in North America.