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A Woman Of Endurance is a historical fiction by Puerto Rican Dahlma Llanos-Figueroa. Set in the 18th century it tells the story of Pola (Keera) who is stolen from her home in West Africa and taken to the plantations of Puerto Rico as a slave. Pola experiences brutality and cruelty of a horrific nature, but finally is able to heal and love. Here is my review
Jessamine by Eugenia O'Neal a gripping dual timeline historical romance set in the Caribbean by an amazing British Virgin Islands author. Here is my review
I just read:
The Girl with the Hazel Eyes by Bajan author Callie Browning is a dual timeline historical fiction and suspense that shifts between Barbados in the 1950s and 60s, and contemporary Florida. Lia has been asked to write a biography of reclusive Bajan author Susan who mysteriously wrote one controversial book then disappeared from the public eye. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ here is my review
Wide Sargasso Sea by Dominican author Jean Rhys is a retelling of Jane Eyre, giving Mr Rochester’s “mad” wife her own story with some humanity and explanation. It takes place in Jamaica and Dominica in the 1830s after the end of slavery. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ here is my review
Blue Beans is the debut novel by Anguillan author Patricia J. Adams. It explores the relationship between a boy growing up and his father. It also sheds light on many of the traditional customs of the island. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ here is my review
All The Lonely People by Mike Gayle who is a Jamaican author. Outstanding book, especially if you listen to it rather than read it.
Who Stole Mamma's Fried Plantains?
Great short read, hilarious with authentic Jamaican storyline, delivery and flair- Not a kids book
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Books mentioned in this topic
Who Stole Mamma's Fried Plantains? (other topics)Blue Beans (other topics)
Wide Sargasso Sea (other topics)
The Girl with the Hazel Eyes (other topics)
Jessamine (other topics)
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Patricia J. Adams (other topics)Jean Rhys (other topics)
Callie Browning (other topics)
Eugenia O'Neal (other topics)
Dahlma Llanos-Figueroa (other topics)
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