" I was born for adventure. I flout convention. I am a New Woman
on a holy purpose. " Newlywed Emily Stone and her husband, Isaac,
areyoung missionaries who have traveled from New England to
Honolulu to share the Gospel with the Hawaiian natives. Gentle,
adventurous, well-bred, and beautiful, Emily soon finds herself
struggling with intense homesickness but remains determined to
share her faith . . . andignore her growing feelings for handsome
Captain MacKenzie Farrow. Just as she begins to bond with the
influential High Chiefess Pua and her daughter, Mahina, unexpected
tragedy threatens to force her off the island. In a state of
confusion, Emilymakes a decision that could destroy everything she
knows and loves including her own sanity.Three decades later,
Sister Theresa comes to the islands as a missionary nurse and
becomes acquainted with Captain Farrow s charming son, a powerful
man who is instrumental in Hawaii s alliance with America. Teresa
discovers that a dark curse is plaguing his family and the island s
inhabitants, a curse that only Emily and Mahina can help her
reverse.With richly imagined characters and spellbinding scenery in
the tradition of James A. Michener s "Hawaii, Rainbows on the Moon"
is a masterful depiction of the beauty of humanemotion."
General
Imprint: |
Turner
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
October 2014 |
First published: |
October 2014 |
Authors: |
Barbara Wood
|
Dimensions: |
228 x 152 x 27mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
402 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-63026-088-0 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Historical fiction
|
LSN: |
1-63026-088-6 |
Barcode: |
9781630260880 |
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