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Stephen Morris

By Nevil Shute
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Stephen Morris by Nevil Shute is a tale set in the early aviation industry, highlighting the passionate and resilient journey of an ambitious test pilot and aircraft designer. The protagonist faces personal and professional challenges while striving to make significant advances in the field of aviation. The book captures the spirit of innovation and the complexities of human relationships against the backdrop of early 20th-century engineering.
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You might enjoy this story if you're drawn to tales of aviation, engineering, and human perseverance. The narrative, set in the early days of flying, intertwines technical challenges with personal journeys, offering a unique glimpse into the aspirations and adventures of its characters.

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Stephen Morris

INCLUDES THE NOVEL PILOTAGE

Stephen Morris has just called off his engagement to the girl of his dreams because he is a penniless graduate with no prospects. These two early novels draw on Nevil Shute's own experiences as a young engineer.

A classic adventure from the author of A Town Like Alice and On the Beach.

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Two linked novels about flying planes and falling in love.

Includes the novel Pilotage

Stephen Morris has just called off his engagement to the girl of his dreams because he is a penniless graduate with no prospects. He finds a job working as an aircraft mechanic, hoping to make his fortune.

In Pilotage, Stephen's navigator, Peter Dennison, is struggling with the same problem. These two early novels draw on Nevil Shute's own experiences as a young engineer.

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Stephen Morris showcases Nevil Shute's trim, professional storytelling, enriched with technical knowledge that adds depth to the narrative. The book is lauded for its vivid descriptions of flying, night driving, and sailing. Shute's writing is characterised by a down-to-earth romanticism, illuminated by a golden light that reflects his sense of order and quiet solicitude.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099530190

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 September 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 203g

Pages: 288

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Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Nevil Shute Penguin Books Romance

About the Author

Nevil Shute was born on 17 January 1899 in Ealing, London. After attending the Dragon School and Shrewsbury School, he studied Engineering Science at Balliol College, Oxford. He worked as an aeronautical engineer and published his first novel, Marazan, in 1926. In 1931 he married Frances Mary Heaton and they went on to have two daughters. During the Second World War he joined the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve where he worked on developing secret weapons. After the war he continued to write and settled in Australia where he lived until his death on 12 January 1960. His most celebrated novels include Pied Piper (1942), No Highway (1948), A Town Like Alice (1950) and On the Beach (1957).

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