1888, the Kingdom of Hawaii is divided by a bitter civil war. Princess Ka'iulani, the young heir to the throne, is suddenly forced to flee the home she adores and move to England where she finds an altogether different life - one where she is not considered royalty. As she grows up and adapts to her new life there, she falls in love with the rebellious but sweet-natured Clive.

At the tender age of 17 she receives the devastating news that the Monarchy has been overthrown and her aunt, the Queen, arrested. The young Princess must choose between her true love and the responsibility that comes with her title. Learning what it truly means to be a nation's Princess, Ka'iulani makes it her mission to restore her kingdom and travels to America to win the hearts and minds of the people....

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