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Set in the late nineteenth century, this narrative unfolds in Hawaii, Borneo, and England, blending a love story with historical adventure. The plot centers on David Wilkinson, an idealistic English missionary who becomes enchanted by Hawaii's beauty and its complex cultural landscape. He encounters three extraordinary women, including the Hawaiian Queen Emma and the unconventional Fiona Cameron, whose relationship with David deepens the narrative. Amidst political intrigue and natural turmoil, the story explores themes of love, faith, ambition, and the quest for justice, all enriched by meticulous historical detail.

The story of a little bear who can't settle down to sleep at night makes an affectionate bedtime tale for children.