The Overthrow of Hawaii: A Blockbuster Novel Based on Actual Historic Events

The Overthrow of Hawaii is a work of fiction based on actual historic events in late nineteenth century Hawaii. Jack Powers, a powerful attorney with a deep-seated hatred of the native Hawaiian people, organizes a secret agency to overthrow the Queen of Hawaii. David Coe, an intellectually gifted young lawyer and Powers' prot g , admires Powers and covets his wealth and lavish life style, but, raised with a strong religious background, is eventually overcome by the injustices of the overthrow. He must decide whether to continue pursuit of his materialistic goals; to turn against his mentor, jeopardizing a promising legal career as well as his life to help the native Hawaiians save their homeland; or to follow Malia, a captivating love interest with ulterior motives, who presses him to leave Hawaii with her. The true historic elements of this story created a powerful, unifying feeling among the Hawaiian people that, to this day, is alive and vibrant.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Nautical Technologies LLC
Published: 10/19/2014
ISBN: 9780990728610
Pages: 308
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.65d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 01/01/0001
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