"The Brothers-In-Law: A Tale of the Equatorial Islands; and The Brass Gun of the Buccaneers" by Louis Becke is a set of two gripping stories set in the South Pacific where conflict and justice come to a head within the equatorial islands. The book follows two separate plots around European traders and native islanders. The first tale, "The Brothers-In-Law," tells of tension between Karta and Simi, who are both family. The relationship spirals out of control after jealousy leads to tragedy and Karta's demise at the hands of Simi. The second story, "The Brass Gun of the Buccaneers," follows a trader against a ruthless criminal. The criminal's violent murders force the trader into a quest for justice. Both tales highlight the rough side of human nature against the backdrop of the Pacific Islands.
The Brothers-In-Law: A Tale of the Equatorial Islands; and The Brass Gun of the Buccaneers 1901
By Louis Becke
Amidst the exotic landscapes of the South Pacific, discover stories of jealousy and justice where island feuds lead to bloodshed, and a husband's vengeance is the only path for lasting resolve.
Summary
About the AuthorGeorge Lewis Becke was at the turn of the nineteenth century, the most prolific, significant, and internationally renowned Australian-born writer of the South Pacific region. Having lived and worked among Pacific Islands and Islanders as a trader, ship's supercargo, and villager for some two decades, learning languages and observing natural and cultural life, Becke was prompted by J F Archibald of The Bulletin to write down his experiences, eventually becoming a popular and respected author of short stories, novellas, novels, as well as historic and ethnographic works.
George Lewis Becke was at the turn of the nineteenth century, the most prolific, significant, and internationally renowned Australian-born writer of the South Pacific region. Having lived and worked among Pacific Islands and Islanders as a trader, ship's supercargo, and villager for some two decades, learning languages and observing natural and cultural life, Becke was prompted by J F Archibald of The Bulletin to write down his experiences, eventually becoming a popular and respected author of short stories, novellas, novels, as well as historic and ethnographic works.
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