With her natural gift for telling a good story, author Marian Bruce demonstrates how religion, politics, and blood ties all played a large role in the birth, life, and death of Prince of Wales College, from its beginning as the Central Academy to its conclusion with the formation of the University of Prince Edward Island. The book showcases many of the fascinating professors who taught at PWC, and the experiences of many of its alumni. Incorporating interviews of alumni, faculty, and staff, as well as drawing upon extensive archival material, Bruce has captured educational history that spans generations.