Ka'ahumanu was the favorite of Kamehameha's thirty wives. She seized power after his death, kidnapped a rival king and his son, married both of them, eventually embraced Christianity, and drove crazy missionaries, diplomats, merchants, and naval officers crazy.
Though a hugely important figure in Hawaiian history, Ka'ahumanu is not well known outside the Islands. The author of four previous books, Goodhue describes her life and times and the often-overlooked early history of Tahitians, African-Americans, and Central and Eastern Europeans in the Pacific.
Hers is wild tale of royal intrigue, sailors run amok, and bewildered Puritans. Ka’ahumanu’s life challenges some things many people believe about American history, religion, and sexuality. Her story can help us understand immigration, religious diversity, and the separation of church and state.
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