"Gabrielle of the Lagoon: A Romance of the South Seas" by W. H. (William Henry) Myddleton, is a tale woven in the heart of the Solomon Islands, where a white girl named Gabrielle Everard navigates life within a native tribe, sparking a mix of fascination and conflict. The story ignites with a vibrant festival, where Gabrielle's sudden, mesmerizing appearance captivates all before she vanishes into the night. This sets the stage for Hillary, a yearning ship's apprentice, to enter her world; their connection promises romance amidst cultural divides. However, the plot thickens with the presence of Rajah Koo Macka and the tensions from Gabrielle's heritage and her father's disdain, intertwining love, identity, and tradition in a compelling narrative of intense personal relationships.
Gabrielle of the Lagoon: A Romance of the South Seas
By W. H. (William Henry) Myddleton
In the exotic South Seas, a girl's dance ignites forbidden love between a runaway and herself, threatening to unravel the delicate balance of her tribal world.
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About the AuthorGeorge Arnold Haynes Safroni-Middleton, also known as Count Safroni was a British composer, director, violinist, harpist, writer and amateur astronomer. For several works he used the pseudonym William H. Myddleton.
George Arnold Haynes Safroni-Middleton, also known as Count Safroni was a British composer, director, violinist, harpist, writer and amateur astronomer. For several works he used the pseudonym William H. Myddleton.
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