Whispers in Tahiti
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Author | F. J. Thwaites |
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Country | Australia |
Language | English |
Genre | adventure |
Publication date
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1940 |
Whispers in Tahiti is a novel by F. J. Thwaites.
Plot
A young man who is told he only has a short time to live decides to leave England.
Background
Thwaites researched the novel on a boat trip from Australia to England with his wife.[1]
Adaptations
A song inspired by the book was issued in 1947.[2]
The novel was adapted for radio in 1948[3] and in 1953.[4]