Whispers in Tahiti
Appearance
Author | F. J. Thwaites |
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Language | English |
Genre | adventure |
Publication date | 1940 |
Publication place | Australia |
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]
References
- ^ "MRS. THWAITES BRINGS FASHION NEWS". The West Australian. Perth: National Library of Australia. 19 September 1939. p. 4. Retrieved 2 November 2014.
- ^ Whispers in Tahiti song as AustLit
- ^ "WHISPERS IN TAHITI". Maryborough Chronicle. Qld.: National Library of Australia. 29 June 1948. p. 2. Retrieved 2 November 2014.
- ^ "Women's Interests On The Air". The Sydney Morning Herald. National Library of Australia. 26 March 1953. p. 9 Section: Women's Section. Retrieved 2 November 2014.