Moloka'i

Moloka'i by Alan Brennert is a beautifully written, deeply moving novel set in late 19th-century Hawai‘i, telling the story of Rachel Kalama, a spirited young girl whose life is forever changed when she is diagnosed with leprosy and exiled to the quarantine settlement of Kalaupapa on the island of Moloka‘i.

Separated from her family, Rachel finds resilience, friendship, and love among others who share her fate. Through her journey, Brennert paints a vivid portrait of loss, compassion, and the power of the human spirit to endure and heal.

A richly layered work of historical fiction, Moloka‘i honors the strength of those who lived through one of Hawai‘i’s most heartbreaking chapters.

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