"Snarliyau; or, The Dog Demon" by Frederick Merriet - a fascinating story of adventure at sea, unfolding in the era of the British war with Holland. The main character, a brown marquis, is entangled in a case with a mysterious dog that brings many misfortunes to those who deal with him. The author Frederic Merriet is able to create a tense atmosphere, where the actions of the characters are determined by the thirst for survival and their own fierce aspirations. This is a fascinating story about human nature, friendship and loyalty, which will remain in the reader's memory long after the last page.