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The novel "Wrecked in Port" is a domestic melodrama that revolves around personal misfortune, social expectations, and the emotional struggles of its characters. The title metaphorically represents a life that is thrown off course—much like a shipwrecked vessel—when things take an unexpected turn.The story centers on Arthur Tyndal, a man whose future seems promising, but he is faced with a personal crisis that challenges his morality, relationships, and social standing. His romantic entanglements play a crucial role in the narrative. He becomes romantically involved with two women: Lady Athelstone, a woman of high social rank, and Florence Egerton, a woman of lower status but genuine character. This love triangle leads to conflict and tension, which forms the emotional core of the novel.