Thanks for your help everyone.

Jackie, you even called the library? The generosity and kindness of this board never ceases to amaze me... or perhaps your librarian is tall, dark and handsome? I hope so.

Anyway, tswum, I think you've nailed it.

The Man Who Never Laughed Again.

I read the story in a heavily abridged and simplified text prepared for elementary school students. The chapters weren't titled, and (shamefully!) there was no mention of an island of women.

Thanks again.

Last edited by Hydra; 08/03/2007 5:22 AM.