The Great Taboo

"The Great Taboo" by Grant Allen is an adventure story set in the late 1800s where Felix Thurstan and Muriel Ellis are thrown into chaos when Muriel falls overboard on the Pacific Ocean, leading Felix to jump in after her. They are both shipwrecked on the mysterious island of Boupari, a place filled with untamed tribes and ancient ceremonies ruled by the deity Tu-Kila-Kila. Facing great odds, Felix and Muriel struggle to survive against both the wild environment and the primitive people of the island. Through their dangerous journey, the story explores themes of destiny as well as a clash in moral standards, offering an exciting atmosphere filled with peril and intrigue.