Whispers in Tahiti

Whispers in Tahiti is an Australian 1940 novel by F. J. Thwaites. It was translated into French.

Plot
A young man who is told he only has a short time to live decides to leave England.

Background
Thwaites researched the novel on a boat trip from Australia to England with his wife.

Adaptations
A song inspired by the book was issued in 1947.

The novel was adapted for radio in 1948 and in 1953.