"Maru: A Dream of the Sea" by H. De Vere Stacpoole is a tale set in the Pacific Islands, where a young Polynesian man named Maru grapples with isolation and love amidst cultural clashes. When a smallpox epidemic decimates his tribe on the island of Fukariva, Maru inherits the kingship, burdened by grief and the survival instincts of his people. His life takes a turn when he's kidnapped and later shipwrecked, leading to his rescue by Talia, a girl from an uncharted island; their bond blossoms into love as they try to build a life together. Tragedy strikes when Talia drowns. Maru must confront cultural taboos and his lingering love as he seeks peace within the ocean's expanse.
Maru: A Dream of the Sea
By H. De Vere (Henry De Vere) Stacpoole
On a remote island, a young king, devastated by tragedy, finds love and loss, battling cultural constraints.
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About the AuthorHenry de Vere Stacpoole was an Irish author. His 1908 romance novel The Blue Lagoon has been adapted into multiple films. He published using his own name and sometimes the pseudonym Tyler de Saix.
Henry de Vere Stacpoole was an Irish author. His 1908 romance novel The Blue Lagoon has been adapted into multiple films. He published using his own name and sometimes the pseudonym Tyler de Saix.
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