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In the whiteness of the moon Simon floated on the still surface of the sea, naked and at case, like the figure of some god out of old mythology. Conch-shells should have sounded strange and sweet music; shining dolphins should have played about. His strong body with its flowing lines,' his shapely head and chiselled features would have delighted Praxiteles, for by queer chance Mrs. Smith's boy had been cast in a classic and heroic mould. He was much the most handsome fellow born in living memory in Royals Bottom - as handsome as any fellow born foreign outside, if it came to that - but he remained Simple Simon.
There he reclined on the bosom of the deep, remote, from the world, alone in the great quiet with the lopsided moon and the dimmed stars, dreamy, the long lashes almost closing over eyes so darkly brown that they-were nearly black, mind and muscles relaxed after all the tiresome fuss and bustle of the last forty-eight hours.
Though his escape into the night appeared mystical and marvellous it had been achieved by the most prosaic means.
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In the whiteness of the moon Simon floated on the still surface of the sea, naked and at case, like the figure of some god out of old mythology. Conch-shells should have sounded strange and sweet music; shining dolphins should have played about. His strong body with its flowing lines,' his shapely head and chiselled features would have delighted Praxiteles, for by queer chance Mrs. Smith's boy had been cast in a classic and heroic mould. He was much the most handsome fellow born in living memory in Royals Bottom - as handsome as any fellow born foreign outside, if it came to that - but he remained Simple Simon.
There he reclined on the bosom of the deep, remote, from the world, alone in the great quiet with the lopsided moon and the dimmed stars, dreamy, the long lashes almost closing over eyes so darkly brown that they-were nearly black, mind and muscles relaxed after all the tiresome fuss and bustle of the last forty-eight hours.
Though his escape into the night appeared mystical and marvellous it had been achieved by the most prosaic means.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Dale Collins is a partner in Eversheds and a former senior solicitor with Bristol City Council with responsibility for Health and Environmental Services, with considerable advocacy experience before the courts and other tribunals.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. In this captivating tale, a young man by the name of Simon Smith, known to his village as 'Simple Simon', embarks on a holiday adventure that takes an astounding turn. After a night of festivities, Simon unexpectedly finds himself lost at sea, left to the whims of the vast ocean. Facing the relentless forces of nature, Simon drifts for days, clinging to a rubber inner tube, his mind navigating the blurry line between reality and the surreal. As luck would have it, he is rescued by a luxurious yacht, the Stormalong, and its enigmatic occupants. The author explores the complexities of identity and belonging as Simon, taken for a long-lost son, is thrust into a world far removed from his humble village life. Amidst the opulence and privilege of the yacht, Simon grapples with the stark contrasts between his past and present, learning to navigate a society vastly different from his own. This thought-provoking and enchanting narrative delves into the human capacity for adaptation and the profound impact of circumstance on personal identity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330997079_0
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