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The King and Queen of Malibu

the True Story of the Battle for Paradise
Mar 29, 2017multcolib_alisonk rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Malibu is a storied place, and a beautiful one, if the crowds are any indicator. After visiting Adamson House, the summer home of one of the wealthiest families in 19th century L.A., I wanted to know more. This book gave a great background, both of the flood of people who rushed to California looking for riches or paradise, or both, and of one monied family that sought to leave its mark on the place. The author does a good job of balancing history with personal stories. I thoroughly enjoyed the book, especially with Malibu in my mind's eye.