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by W. H. (William Henry) Myddleton
GABRIELLE OF THE LAGOON
CHAPTER I—ROMANCE’S FIRST THRILL
CHAPTER II—THE CALL OF THE BLOOD
CHAPTER III—SOUTH SEA OPERA BOUFFE
CHAPTER IV—THE SOUL’S RIVAL
CHAPTER V—MUSIC OF ROMANCE
CHAPTER VI—THE DERELICT
CHAPTER VII—WHEN THE STARS DANCED
CHAPTER VIII—HEATHEN LAND
CHAPTER IX—THE HOMERIC SPIRIT
A vivid portrait of the South‑Sea islands unfolds, where moonless nights are lit by the flicker of tribal fires and the rhythmic pulse of tambu drums. The story opens amid a ceremonial gathering on a remote Solomons beach, the air thick with the scent of frangipani and the echo of ancient chants. When a lone white girl, her hair the hue of sunset and lips as red as coral, steps onto the sacred stage, the island’s chiefs and dancers stare in stunned silence.
Her unexpected arrival ignites curiosity and tension, drawing the reader into a world where cultures collide and secrets linger beneath the palms. As the drumbeats swell and the forest watches, the newcomer must navigate both the mystique of the island and the feelings that stir within her heart. The novel promises a captivating blend of adventure, cultural intrigue, and a tender romance that blossoms amid the untamed beauty of the lagoon.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (451K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2012-08-29
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1873–1950
Best known as a vivid teller of South Seas adventures, this writer published under the name W. H. Myddleton while also building a career in music and performance. His books draw on a life spent traveling widely and turning those experiences into romance, memoir, and fiction.
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