The Blue Lagoon is a romance novel by
Henry De Vere Stacpoole, first published in 1908 and it became an
instant success.
Two young children are the survivors of a shipwreck in the South
Pacific. After days afloat, they arrive and are stranded on a lush
tropical island.
Together, cousins Richard and Emmeline Lestrange have to survive solely
on their resourcefulness, and the bounty of their remote paradise. Years
pass and both Richard and Emmeline grow into tall, strong and beautiful
young adults. They live in a hut and spend their days fishing,
swimming, diving for pearls, and exploring the island. During this
period, they get along unthinkingly, although Richard often ignores
Emmeline or takes her for granted, unless he needs an audience for one
of his stories. Eventually, strange emotions start influencing their
relationship.
Richard and Emmeline begin to fall in love, although they do not realize
it. They are physically attracted to each other, but don't realize it
or know how to express it.
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