Homeward Bound : A Romance of the Sea single work   short story  
Note: By the author of 'The Whaling Ground', 'Bob Bunting', etc. (PB)
Issue Details: First known date: 1869... 1869 Homeward Bound : A Romance of the Sea
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The husband of a recently married couple on their way to England to meet his family dies on the voyage. The ship's doctor determines to marry the widow and pursues her in England. She, however, meets another and marries him shortly after her return to Australia. The doctor does not lose all as he marries the sister of the deceased and returns to Australia also. Interesting reactions of native born Australians to England. (PB)

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