The Ebb-Tide

"The Ebb-Tide," co-authored by Robert Louis Stevenson and Lloyd Osbourne, follows three down-and-out characters who seek fortune in Tahiti but find themselves caught in a violent struggle over a pearl diver’s island. As they encounter Attwater, a devout yet brutal collector of pearls, the story explores themes of morality, violence, and faith through their conflicted interactions. The novel offers a compelling look at human nature and the complexities of forgiveness and guilt.