Frangipani: A Novel
 

Frangipani: A Novel

by Célestine Vaite

An international literary sensation. First published in Australia, FRANGIPANI has already been licensed in Canada, Holland, Italy, Spain, the UK, and the US. The debut of an entrancing new storyteller, Vaite seasons her tale with charming bits of Tahitian tradition and folk wisdom. A heroine you'll wish was your best friend. Her name is Materena Mahi, and she's the best listener in Tahiti. ... (read more)

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kusumchoppra
  • Rated 4 stars

a rare delightful read throughtout, touching on the mother-daughter relationship in a wonderful manner. Sitting in your favourite reading chair, the book takes you to Tahiti in a langourous word boat.
i have written a similar community based novel, which is still looking for a publisher. Out there somewhere?

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  • Jensku

    jensku said:

    Cute but nothing substantial.

    posted Tuesday, May 13 2008
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