The Secret Sharer by Joseph Conrad

(4 User reviews)   334
By Betty Howard Posted on Jan 9, 2026
In Category - Regional Stories
Conrad, Joseph, 1857-1924 Conrad, Joseph, 1857-1924
English
"The Secret Sharer" by Joseph Conrad is a short story written in 1909. A young captain, commanding his first ship, discovers a fugitive clinging to his vessel at night—a first mate who has killed a crew member and escaped arrest. Recognizing the stranger as his mirror image in appearance and background, the captain hides him aboard, risking his com...
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a dangerous maneuver to help his double escape while proving himself as captain. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Ethan Hill
1 month ago

I have to admit, the author avoids unnecessary jargon, which is refreshing. It is definitely a 5-star read from me.

Charles Thompson
5 months ago

From an academic standpoint, the atmosphere created by the descriptive language is totally immersive. This felt rewarding to read.

Joshua Sanchez
3 months ago

Simply put, the author anticipaes common questions and addresses them well. I would gladly recommend this to others.

George Harris
3 months ago

I approached this with an open mind and the content strikes a great balance between detail and readability. An unexpectedly enjoyable experience.

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4.5 out of 5 (4 User reviews )

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