The Redemption (novel)

For other novels, see Redemption (disambiguation) § Literature.
The Redemption
Early Australian edition
AuthorF. J. Thwaites
LanguageEnglish
Genreromance
PublisherF. J. Thwaites
Publication date
1936
Publication placeAustralia

The Redemption is a 1936 novel by F. J. Thwaites. It was his ninth novel.[1]

Plot

Terry Gordon, second officer on a mail steamer, loses his job due to the influence of a beautiful girl. He hits rock bottom but finds redemption through the help of another woman.

Reception

According to one critic:

Speed is not impairing the work of this young Australian author, neither is he skimping words in order to get each book finished. This one has more than 300 pages, and in spite of a rather obvious ending holds the interest all the way. 'The Redemption' has many passages reminiscent of 'Broken Wings' and 'The Mad Doctor,' and the general theme, too, is not original. But the setting is different and the treatment more mature, showing a keener understanding of human beings.[2]

In 1937 the novel was reprinted in the United Kingdom.[3]

References

  1. ^ "NOTEWORTHY FICTION". The Argus. Melbourne: National Library of Australia. 5 December 1936. p. 40 Supplement: Week-End Magazine. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
  2. ^ "LEAVES from LATEST BOOKS". The Mail. Adelaide: National Library of Australia. 5 December 1936. p. 40. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
  3. ^ "Four Thwaites Novels To Be Reprinted". News. Vol. XXIX, no. 4, 399. South Australia. 28 August 1937. p. 5. Retrieved 9 March 2024 – via National Library of Australia.