Excerpt from Bird of Another Heaven by James Houston, plus links to reviews, author biography & more

“I wish we could give you more time to consider this,” said the king. “But if you can join us, you must be here in the morning at eight o’clock sharp.”

Alarm filled the chamberlain’s ruddy face.“If who can join us?”

“I want you to meet Nani Keala. Perhaps a relative of mine.”

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