Recently made captain, a young ship's officer comes quickly to maturity when faced with a crisis that tests his ability to lead his crew.

Based in part upon author Joseph Conrad's experience in the British merchant marine, The Shadow-Line is considered to be one of his masterpieces, revealing Conrad's skill at conveying complex themes and characters within a deceptively simple story.

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