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Nostromo: A Tale of the SeaboardJoseph Conrad

Nostromo: A Tale of the Seaboard

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Original author: Joseph Conrad

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"Nostromo: A Tale of the Seaboard" by Joseph Conrad is a novel published in 1904. Set in the fictional South American republic of Costaguana, the story follows the charismatic Italian longshoreman Nostromo as he attempts to smuggle a fortune in silver away from revolutionary forces. Entrusted by mine owner Charles Gould to protect the treasure, Nostromo finds himself trapped between loyalty and temptation. What begins as a daring mission becomes a tale of corruption, obsession, and the devastating cost of secret wealth.

Nostromo: A Tale of the Seaboard, by Joseph Conrad. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #2021.

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