Round the Bend
Round the Bend by Nevil Shute, published by National Geographic Books on November 26, 2019, is a work of fiction that explores themes of faith and hope. The narrative follows Tom Cutter, who hires Constantine Shaklin as an engineer in his air freight business. As Cutter’s operations expand across Asia, he discovers that Shaklin possesses a unique religious power that inspires those around him, leading to a profound transformation in their outlook on life.
Readers will find a rich exploration of the interactions between Cutter and Shaklin, as well as the impact of Shaklin’s teachings on Cutter’s life and business. The story unfolds against a backdrop of diverse settings, including the fields of England and the airstrips of the desert, highlighting the journey of faith and the search for meaning. This edition spans 384 pages and is presented in English, offering a classic literary experience that delves into the complexities of belief and human connection.
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“On the fields and farms of England, on the airstrips of the desert and the jungle, in the hangars of the Persian Gulf and on the tarmacs of the southern islands, I have walked and talked with God.” —Round the Bend
When Tom Cutter hires Constantine Shaklin as an engineer in his air freight business, he little realises the extraordinary gifts of his new recruit. Shaklin possesses a religious power which inspires everyone he meets to a new faith and hope for humanity. As Cutter’s business grows across Asia, so does Shaklin’s fame, until he is widely regarded as a unifying deity. Though he struggles to believe Shaklin is indeed divine, Cutter too finds solace in his friend’s teachings, and commits to passing on his message.
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