An Island Of Misfortune

After the birth of his cousin Lakiyah Balthazar sees his dreams of becoming Headman crash before his eyes. When the Headman and his wife pass away twelve year old Balthazar is left in charge until Lakiyah is of marrying age. Feeling he is the rightful leader he starts plotting to assure he remains Headman. Will he succeed or will he have to hand over the title he feels is rightfully his?