""Man Overboard!"" is a thrilling adventure novel written by F. Marion Crawford. The story revolves around a group of wealthy passengers on board the steamship ""City of Rome"" as they embark on a transatlantic journey from New York to Liverpool. One night, a mysterious man is seen jumping overboard, and the passengers are left to wonder whether it was a suicide, an accident, or something more sinister. The protagonist, Lord Walter Ashleigh, takes it upon himself to investigate the incident and uncover the truth. Along the way, he encounters a cast of intriguing characters, including a beautiful young woman, a cunning detective, and a notorious criminal. As the plot unfolds, Lord Ashleigh finds himself in increasingly dangerous situations and must use all his wit and courage to solve the mystery before it's too late. ""Man Overboard!"" is a classic tale of suspense and intrigue that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.I said that the noise of the wind in the rigging was real, as if the other wasn't, for I felt that it wasn't, though I heard it. But it was, all the same; for the captain heard it, too. When I came to relieve the wheel, while the men were clearing up decks, he was swearing. He was a quiet man, and I hadn't heard him swear before, and I don't think I did again, though several queer things happened after that.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.