Publisher's Synopsis
Winsome, spirited Josie moves from youth into adulthood in the story set in the lush tropical paradise of Hawai'i. With her own brand of whimsy, she decides who she will be as she grows up. Our story centers on the choices we make along the way in a simpler more innocent time. Beginning in the 1800's family history it centers on the 1970 decade as the events unfold. The story winds through the Duffield family business with the historical backdrop of the agricultural sugar trade. The story traces through the losses our uniquely feminine heroine endures as she meets the challenges life can present. Will she triumph over the losses that manifest? Friendships sustain her as she is propelled by her own special charm and beauty. Mysteries and action present with antique heirlooms, the quest for love, surfing, family, jobs, college, and friendship in the uniqueness of the islands.
