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Lost Kingdom

415 pages · 2013 · Rating 4.3

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Once Polynesians landed in an unspoiled archipelago, they were able to live in solitude without being disturbed by the rest of the world for generations. However, in 1778, Captain Cook showed up, which led to their solitude being destroyed. Lost Kingdom tells a tale about the Hawaiian Kingdom, which was home to a group of unforgettable characters. Liliuokalani, who was born during this time, witnessed the island's almost-total economic development. As the story unfolds, the Sugar Kings—the richest and most powerful white people on the island—take over. Their main business is growing sugarcane plantations and using slave labor to operate them. However, as society grows and changes over time, people are forced to confront one another and make choices that can have a huge impact on their lives.

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