"Never the Twain Shall Meet" by Peter B. Kyne is a poignant story set in the early 1900s. The narrative centers on Gaston Larrieau, a schooner captain, and his daughter, Tamea, who is also the Queen of Riva, a Polynesian island. After arriving in San Francisco, they encounter challenges linked to their heritage, which intensifies when Gaston finds out he has leprosy. During their voyage Tamea conveys her complex emotions about embarking on this new chapter of their lives. The storyline revolves around the themes of cultural conflicts, love, and the search for belonging in an unfamiliar world. Gaston secures Tamea’s future by selecting Dan Pritchard to be her guardian. As Tamea comes to terms with her father’s demise, she begins to travel through an unfamiliar world, striving toward self-discovery and identity.
Never the twain shall meet
By Peter B. (Peter Bernard) Kyne
A Polynesian queen and her father face daunting obstacles of culture and disease upon arriving in a bustling American city.
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About the AuthorPeter Bernhard Kyne was an American novelist who published between 1904 and 1940. He was born and died in San Francisco, California. Many of his works were adapted into screenplays starting during the silent film era, particularly his first novel, The Three Godfathers, which was published in 1913 and proved to be a huge success. More than 100 films were adapted from his works between 1914 and 1952, many of the earliest without consent or compensation. Kyne created the character of Cappy Ricks in a series of novels.
Peter Bernhard Kyne was an American novelist who published between 1904 and 1940. He was born and died in San Francisco, California. Many of his works were adapted into screenplays starting during the silent film era, particularly his first novel, The Three Godfathers, which was published in 1913 and proved to be a huge success. More than 100 films were adapted from his works between 1914 and 1952, many of the earliest without consent or compensation. Kyne created the character of Cappy Ricks in a series of novels.
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