The Whitney, Helen Hay 1875-1944 creator La Farge, John 1835-1910 text utu 2006 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Rose of Dawn: A Tale of the South Sea" by Helen Hay Whitney is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book portrays a romantic narrative set in the idyllic backdrop of the South Sea islands, focusing on themes of love, nature, and the intersection of cultures. The story mainly revolves around the lives of its characters, exploring their emotional and cultural complexities amid the beautiful yet tumultuous environment. The narrative primarily follows Taka, the daughter of a chief in the village of Kambara, and Malua, a wandering chief from Tonga, who meet under serendipitous circumstances. Taka is on the verge of an arranged marriage with Uhila, a local warrior. However, upon encountering Malua, romantic tensions arise, leading to a gripping love triangle. As their relationship deepens, the story intensifies with themes of jealousy, betrayal, and ultimately, tragedy as Uhila, consumed by rage, confronts Malua. This confrontation results in fatal consequences, testing the bonds of love and loyalty between the characters. The book captures the beauty of its lush setting while delving into the depths of human emotions, making it a poignant exploration of love and loss. (This is an automatically generated summary.) In verse. Release date is 2006-08-07 Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Poetry Oceania -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19005 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19005 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133438.0 19005