"Wild Justice: Stories of the South Seas" by Lloyd Osbourne is a collection that transports readers to the heart of the South Seas, where the lives of Europeans and Polynesians intertwine in unexpected ways. Through a series of short stories, Osbourne explores themes of love, cultural conflict, and the search for self amidst the backdrop of island life. One story introduces Jack Wilson, a discontented sailor, who abandons his old life and finds solace and belonging among the natives, especially drawn to a young woman named Fetuao; this sets the stage for tales of transformation and the complicated relationships that emerge when different worlds collide, vividly painting a picture of both the beauty and the tensions found in this unique corner of the world.
Wild Justice: Stories of the South Seas
By Lloyd Osbourne
In a world where cultures clash and hearts yearn, a disillusioned sailor escapes his humdrum life to embrace love and a new identity amongst the vibrant people of the South Seas.
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About the AuthorSamuel Lloyd Osbourne was an American author and the stepson of the Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, with whom he co-authored three books, including The Wrecker. He also provided input and ideas on others. Osbourne wrote a number of stories and essays on his own, including An Intimate Portrait of R L S By His Stepson (1924).
Samuel Lloyd Osbourne was an American author and the stepson of the Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, with whom he co-authored three books, including The Wrecker. He also provided input and ideas on others. Osbourne wrote a number of stories and essays on his own, including An Intimate Portrait of R L S By His Stepson (1924).
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