Island Nights' Entertainments The Beach of Falesa Chapter One - A south sea bridal

In which a solitary trader arrives at the island of Falesá and is welcomed into the society and intrigues of its mixed company, while being guided in matters both mercantile and matrimonial by the cunning Case. His introduction to the island life turns bittersweet as he navigates strange customs, complex relationships, and the quiet weight of a marriage both practical and peculiar.