Description
In the early 1950s, an eleven-year-old boy embarks on a sea voyage to England, finding himself at the 'Cat's Table' with a peculiar assortment of adults and two other boys. As the ship traverses the Indian Ocean and Mediterranean, the children are drawn into the complex lives and secrets of their fellow passengers, experiencing a world of adventure and discovery. Their journey takes a mysterious turn when they begin to spy on a shackled prisoner, whose unknown crime and fate become a haunting enigma. This evocative novel explores the poignant contrast between the boundless wonder of childhood and the weight of adult understanding, tracing a life-long journey sparked by an unforgettable ocean liner voyage.
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paperback
Random House
Published Jan 1, 2011
308 pages
ISBN: 9780224093613
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First Published
2011
Language
eng
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