Diamond Head

by Peter Gilman

The dynamic story of modern Hawaii and the men and women whose lives are caught in the turbulent transition:

"King" (Aaron) Howland - proud scion of blueblood society who wants to draw the color line for everyone...except himself and his Hawaiian mistress;

Sloan - his sister, a beautiful and headstrong girl who defies "King" by falling in love with the wrong kind of man...twice.

384 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published December 1, 1960

Reviews

[Debi Emerson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I saw the movie, "Diamond Head" many years ago & have seen it several times since, and loved it each time. The book is very different from the movie: not better, not worse, just different, but every bit as good!

[Nick Stewart · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sprawling, old fashioned novel does an effective job of weaving Hawaii’s history, its politics & mores (circa 1960) and even volcanic science into a multi-faceted family saga.

[Magda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unexpectedly wise, and uncomfortable, and beautiful.

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

A man builds an empire in Hawaii.