The Trader's Wife

Louis Becke, born George Lewis Becke in 1855 in Port Macquarie, New South Wales, was a prolific Australian author and adventurer. Becke's maritime and merchant experiences in the South Pacific provided a foundation for his literary career. He worked as a trader in the Pacific Islands, an experience that imbued his writing with authenticity and a touch of exoticism which resonated with his readersh...