Sandi Smith flies to the exotic location of Lahaina , Hawaii ,
to interview an old woman who lived through the many changes in the islands.
Her personal life on hold because her husband is Missing In Action in Vietnam,
she seeks to be closer in case he's on a list of prisoners soon to be freed.
She becomes engrossed in the story of Victoria Kaiulani
Cleghorn, Crown Princess of Hawaii and the next royal heir to the throne. The
tale of intrigue and betrayal helps keep her mind occupied as her own life
seems to remain in limbo.
I borrowed this book from a friend. It's an old title, but
I've always wanted to read something by Bodie Thoene. Wow! I was impressed with the way the author
described the settings. Woven seamlessly throughout the story, they could
easily have been another character. I could see, smell, and hear the Hawaiian
Islands and England .
The characters were as diverse as the settings. From ancient
Auntie Hannah in the present day portion to the young princess, who desired the
wisdom of Solomon to rule her people well, they each showed a level of growth
and maturity.
I've heard rave
reviews about this author, and I can see why she's a favorite of readers. Five
stars for this book.
Disclaimer: Neither the author nor the publisher paid for a
review. All opinions are mine and mine alone, as always.
Writers: Crafting a
great setting is a tough skill to master. Do you find it helpful to read books
that get it right? Please share your experience.
Readers: How
important is a novel's setting to your overall reading experience? Please
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