The Fever of Life: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Fever of Life is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Hume, Fergus (1859–1932).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Fever of Life" by Fergus Hume is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story opens at Pinchler's Dockyard, a somewhat whimsical private hotel where people come to recuperate from various ailments. The central characters include Toby Clendon, a witty and charming journalist, Miss Kaituna Pethram, a strikingly beautiful girl of mixed Maori and European descent, and her fellow guests who engage in lighthearted yet insightful conversations about life, love, and cultural identity. The book likely explores themes of health, identity, and societal expectations within a whimsical framework. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to Pinchler's Dockyard, where guests mix leisure with healing after ailments. Toby Clendon humorously critiques this "dockyard" and engages in playful yet deep conversations with Kaituna Pethram and others about their lives and backgrounds. As Kaituna shares her pride in her New Zealand heritage, the dialogue reveals the complexities of cultural identity amidst the backdrop of English society. This opening sets a light-hearted tone while foreshadowing deeper explorations of the characters' desires, societal norms, and the challenges they face in their lives. The dynamic interactions hint at the emotional entanglements that might develop, particularly between Kaituna and the charming Toby.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Fever of Life
- Author credits: Hume, Fergus (1859–1932)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- England -- Fiction
- Mothers and daughters -- Fiction
- Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction
- Mystery fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
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