Âmona; The Child; And The Beast; And Others From "The Strange Adventure of James Shervinton, and Other Stories" - 1902

On a remote Pacific island, a sprawling plantation rises amid coconut palms and the restless sea. The estate belongs to a hard‑drinking, domineering owner whose reputation as a bully is matched only by the loyalty of his few servants: Amona, a native cook, and Denison, the supercargo who keeps the business afloat. Their daily lives unfold under the watchful eyes of the island’s inhabitants, who have long endured the mix of colonial ambition and local tradition.

Beneath the surface, the household is haunted by whispers of a secret that binds the owner, his frail wife, and their child. Denison, caught between his duties and a growing unease, senses that the man’s cruelty hides a deeper, unsettling truth. As tensions rise and old grievances surface, the story invites listeners into a world where power, betrayal, and the fragile hope of redemption hang in a delicate balance.