
Set against the sweeping beauty of ancient Waipio Valley, this novel immerses listeners in a world where towering cliffs, mist‑shrouded rivers, and lush lowlands shape daily life. The story opens with a solemn dawn over a bustling royal court, then follows Eaeakai, a skilled fisherman whose quiet routine is shattered when the fierce and enigmatic queen‑like figure Hiwa appears, demanding his help in a desperate escape.
As Eaeakai rushes to obey, the listener is drawn into the tension between ordinary villagers and the powerful, sacred forces that govern them. The narrative weaves rich descriptions of Hawaiian landscapes, customs, and the looming menace of looming enemies, while hinting at deeper vows, battles, and sacrifices that will shape the fate of the valley’s people. Listeners will find themselves captivated by the clash of duty, reverence, and survival that defines this early chapter of an epic tale.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (104K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Mary Glenn Krause, Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2020-01-11
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1850–1928
Best known for stories rooted in Hawaiian history and legend, this late 19th- and early 20th-century writer helped bring the islands' past to a wider English-language audience. His fiction often blends adventure, atmosphere, and a strong sense of place.
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