Taurua: Or Written In The Book Of Fate is a novel written by Emily Syrena Loud and first published in 1899. The story is set in the South Pacific and follows the life of a young woman named Taurua, who is born into a tribe on a remote island. Taurua is blessed with the gift of prophecy and is believed to be able to read the Book of Fate, which is said to hold the destiny of all people. As she grows older, Taurua becomes a respected member of her tribe...