The Terrible Island (1920)

The Terrible Island is a novel written by Beatrice Grimshaw in 1920. The story is set in the South Pacific, where a young woman named Joan is stranded on a remote island after her ship is wrecked. The island is inhabited by a group of people who are feared and shunned by the outside world. Joan soon learns that these people are not as terrible as they seem and that they have their own reasons for living in isolation. She also discovers that the island holds a secret that could change the course of history. With the help of a handsome adventurer named Peter, Joan sets out to uncover the truth and save the island from destruction. The novel explores themes of colonialism, cultural differences, and the power of love and friendship. Grimshaw's vivid descriptions of the island's natural beauty and the people's way of life make for a captivating read. The Terrible Island is a timeless tale of adventure, romance, and the resilience of the human spirit.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.