Alan Brennert builds this novel around exile, endurance, and the stubborn persistence of human warmth. Rachel Kalama is sent as a child to the leprosy settlement at Kalaupapa, and her life there unfolds with heartbreak, dignity, and a strong sense of place. Rich in feeling without turning sentimental, it is historical fiction with real breadth and a lasting ache.
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