The Ninth Man: A Story is a novel written by Mary Heaton Vorse and published in 1920. The story revolves around a group of nine people who are stranded on a deserted island after their ship sinks. As they struggle to survive and find a way to be rescued, the group dynamics and relationships between the characters are explored. The novel portrays the different personalities, conflicts, and tensions that arise among the group, as well as their efforts...