This book is historical fiction about the overthrow of the monarchy by American businessmen. It is written from the point of view of a young American woman who comes to Hawaii to live with relatives after the deaths of her fiance and father. From this book, I have a better understanding of the issues related to the Hawaiians wish to have self-determination.

Well done story about the last days of the Hawaiian Royalty told from the viewpoint of a young Haole from San Francisco. I learned a lot and the story moved along very well.