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The Deflected Compass

Written by: Alfred Colbeck
Narrated by: Cary Quintana
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 A race to catch the evening mail becomes a fog-shrouded fight with fate in this taut, witty sea tale. Sydney, our quick-eyed narrator, his steadfast friend, and the unflappable Honourable John scramble aboard the paddle-steamer Queen of the Isles at St. Mary’s, bound for Penzance and London by morning. But a sudden wall of fog, the mournful toll of the Runnel Stone bell, and a mysteriously deflected compass turn a routine crossing into a perilous drift toward the Cornish shore. When the steamer thuds onto soft sands, order, humor, and quiet heroics prevail—rope ladders are rigged, ladies are lowered, and nerves steady—until a clever twist reveals the unlikely culprit behind the wayward needle. Cary Quintana’s engaging performance highlights the story’s brisk pace, dry comedy, and rising tension, carrying listeners from mist-wrapped decks to a rueful final confession. Vivid coastal atmosphere, shipboard authenticity, and a warm camaraderie make The Deflected Compass a perfect single-sitting listen for fans of classic maritime adventure and character-driven suspense. Action & Adventure Anthologies & Short Stories Genre Fiction Sea Adventures Short Stories
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