The Secret Sharer, Joseph Conrad
The Secret Sharer, Joseph Conrad
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The Secret Sharer

Author: Joseph Conrad

Narrator: Cathy Dobson

Unabridged: 1 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/03/2013

Categories: Fiction, Classic


Synopsis

When the new captain takes over command of his first ship for the homeward voyage from the Gulf of Siam, he surprises his crew by taking the first nightwatch himself. While alone on deck he is surprised to find a lone swimmer in the sea who comes on board. The stranger is a murderer escaping justice, but is also eerily an almost exact doppelganger of the captain himself. Not only does he look identical, but the two almost seem to share the same thoughts and secrets.

Rather than turn his fugitive-double over to the authorities, the captain hides him in his own cabin. But on such a small ship the situation is untenable. Discovery is inevitable unless he can devise a way to let his alter ego escape before they start the long voyage across the ocean.

A gripping and multi-layered story which leaves as many questions open as it answers. Conrad at his best.

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Reviews

Goodreads review by Ilse on August 01, 2023

Self as other Mysterious and intriguing seafaring story, pivoting on döppelganger motif with elements reminiscent of Billy Budd, Sailor and Despair. One that will need some more time to ruminate on. Note to self: read The Double - and Nostromo.......more

Goodreads review by George on June 15, 2025

A seafaring tale from Joseph Conrad; it's a longish short story. [Beware of spoilers] The young captain is a stranger on his new ship, his first command (the details behind this are coyly left undisclosed). The new captain is a little insecure and unsure of his crew. He decides to take a night watch......more

Goodreads review by Bob on February 02, 2018

New Skipper Saves Swimmer, Shows Moxie Joseph Conrad wrote a number of classic novels. This is one of them. Like some sort of literary health tonic packed full of vitamins, minerals, and health-restoring properties, , THE SECRET SHARER contains enough symbolism, ideas, and plot to keep analysts busy......more