The Island of Desire

Name: The Island of Desire
Author: Robert Dean Frisbie

The story follows the adventures of a young man named John, who is shipwrecked on a mysterious island in the South Pacific. He soon discovers that the island is inhabited by a strange race of people, who are ruled by a powerful and mysterious figure known as the High Priest. John soon finds himself embroiled in a struggle between the High Priest and a group of rebels who are trying to overthrow him. With the help of a beautiful native girl, John must find a way to help the rebels and escape the island alive. The Island of Desire is a thrilling adventure story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. It is a classic of the genre and a must-read for fans of adventure fiction.

By Robert Dean Frisbie · First published 1943 · Genre: Romance, Adventure, Fantasy · 17 chapters · 90,497 words

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A number of years ago Robert Dean Frisbie set up a trading station on Danger Island, a lonely paradise four hundred miles northeast of Samoa. This autobiographical story relates how the author fell in love with a charming Polynesian girl, how he became part of the life of the island, how he eventually survived a man-sized South Sea hurricane.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Robert Dean Frisbie
Date: 1943 CE
Language: English
Genres: Romance, Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery
Length: 90,497 words
Structure: 17 chapters, 1,259 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Romance — The title of the book implies a romantic story, and the plot follows a man's journey to a mysterious island in search of love.
Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a journey to a mysterious island, encountering danger and excitement along the way.
Fantasy — The island is described as a place of mystery and enchantment, with magical creatures and powers.
Mystery — The protagonist must unravel the secrets of the island in order to find true love.