Tessa by Louis Becke
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"Tessa" by Louis Becke is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the South Pacific, specifically focusing on a small trading steamer, the "Motutapu", and the complex relationships among its crew and passengers. Central to the narrative is Harvey Carr, a trader in ill health, who becomes embroiled in the treacherous dynamics aboard the ship as tensions rise between him and the unscrupulous captain, Louis Hendry, and
the supercargo, Samuel Chard. This backdrop hints at themes of adventure, survival, and moral conflict within a colonial trading setting. The opening of the novel transports readers to the "Motutapu" as it anchors near the village of Utiroa on Drummond's Island. The chapter introduces Carr, suffering from fever and viewed with suspicion by the crew, as he navigates his relationships with the corrupt captain and supercargo. It also sets the stage for the arrival of Tessa Remington, the daughter of a fellow trader, who rekindles Carr's spirits. As personalities clash and plots of deceit and survival come into play, Carr seeks to protect Tessa from the predatory intentions of Chard and Hendry. The tension mounts as both personal and external conflicts intertwine, foretelling a gripping narrative that explores themes of resilience and morality against the backdrop of colonial exploitation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Becke, Louis, 1855-1913 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Tessa 1901 |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Pacific Area -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Oceania -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 24838 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-24838-7 |
| Release Date | Mar 15, 2008 |
| Last Update | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 503 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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