"Flights of Marigold is a multi-generational family saga of betrayal, survival, deception, revenge, and redemption caused by a chain of addictions and power struggle. In an empire devastated by conquest and fanaticism, three sisters struggle to escape racism, imprisonment, and death, while a royal family challenges their brother for a portion of the kingdom. Can sisterhood maintain their relationships to reclaim their family heritage amid having differences in personal dreams and goals? Can the young king hold his kingdom together, yet facing treasonous siblings? All because of the royal family's promise to the Heavens for a favor beyond death. All because of a curse stained on the empire by the sisters' mother. This fantasy book deals with mental illness, addictions, sisterhood, wars and battles, migrations, and family saga. Appendix includes Reader's Group Guide (Questions and Topics for Discussion), Mental Health and Anti-Discrimination Resources."--