
The Blue Lagoon: A Romance - by H. de Vere Stacpoole
BOOK I - PART I
PART II
PART III
BOOK II - PART I
PART II
BOOK III
THE BLUE LAGOON
BOOK I - PART I - CHAPTER I - WHERE THE SLUSH LAMP BURNS
PART II
A lively crew of seafarers and a charismatic fiddler set the stage, their lives humming with song, superstition, and the roar of the open ocean. The narrative opens aboard a weather‑beaten ship, where weathered camaraderie and Celtic folklore drift through smoky decks and salty breezes. As the vessel battles relentless winds, a sense of adventure and foreboding builds, hinting at a fate beyond the horizon.
When the ship finally succumbs to a sudden wreck, two young survivors find themselves marooned on an untouched island crowned by a crystal‑clear lagoon. With only the sounds of waves and the whisper of the jungle for company, they learn to hunt, to fashion shelter, and to find wonder in each new sunrise. Their innocent bond deepens amid the island’s beauty, setting the foundation for a tender, growing romance that blossoms against nature’s untouched backdrop.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (351K characters)
Release date
1996-01-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1863–1951
Best known for the hugely popular island romance The Blue Lagoon, this Irish-born writer mixed adventure, exotic settings, and a doctor's eye for detail. His life at sea and in medicine helped shape dozens of novels that carried readers far beyond Edwardian drawing rooms.
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