Books like Black Pearls by Janet Louise Roberts
Hawaii in the 1880s was a land of turmoil, where native rebellion, natural disasters, and the discovery of black pearls stirred up greed. Amidst these tumultuous times, the story unfolds between Peter Darien, a dashing and ruthless master of Darien Ranch, and Rosalind, a passionate and innocent woman who becomes part of Peter's world. The story explores the challenges they face as they navigate the dangers of the pearling industry, including the threat of rape and plunder, and the force of their love, which is as strong as the volcanic eruptions and as rare as *Black Pearls*. This is a tale of survival and love against the backdrop of the tumultuous 19th-century Hawaii.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Janet Louise Roberts
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