Description
Dive into a powerful narrative with this gripping novel that explores the depths of a mother’s love and determination to reunite her family. In 'River Sing Me Home', readers are transported to 1834, where the cold reality of freedom means overcoming relentless obstacles. Rachel, the determined mother, embarks on a heart-wrenching journey through the lush cane fields of Barbados to the treacherous forests of British Guiana and down to the open sea of Trinidad—all in her quest to recover her five children, separated and sold to distant plantations. This epic tale captures the brutal truths of the time while celebrating the enduring spirit of love and resilience. Critics hail this book as a magnificent story of maternal devotion and a compelling exploration of love and loss, emphasizing its gripping and transformative narrative. It’s not just fiction; it's a masterclass in storytelling that brings light to the unspeakable while whetting the appetite for a deeper understanding of history and human connection. With beautiful prose and poignant themes, 'River Sing Me Home' will resonate with readers seeking narratives of hope amidst despair. Grab your copy now and delve into this unforgettable journey of defiance and redemption.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781472291370
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Headline
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781472291370
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Headline
Description:
A mother can never be free until she finds her children... A gripping, soaring and redemptive novel of a mother's determination to put the fragments of her family back together.
'A strong and beautiful novel that stares into the face of brutality and the heart of love' Jeanette Winterson
'Magnificent and epic. A story about love and the power it brings us' ' Frank Cottrell-Boyce
'A powerful story, beautifully told' Jessica Moor
'It slices you open, lays out your parts, reassembles them and knits you back up again. A powerful account of love, loss, defiance... Breathtaking' Chikodili Emelumadu
'Beautiful... A masterclass in how to speak of unspeakable things' Meg Clothier
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We whisper the names of the ones we love like the words of a song. That was the taste of freedom to us, those names on our lips.
Mary Grace, Micah, Thomas Augustus, Cherry Jane and Mercy.
These are the names of her children. The five who survived, only to be sold to other plantations. The faces Rachel cannot forget.
It's 1834, and the law says her people are now free. But for Rachel freedom means finding her children, even if the truth is more than she can bear.
With fear snapping at her heels, Rachel keeps moving. From sunrise to sunset, through the cane fields of Barbados to the forests of British Guiana and on to Trinidad, to the dangerous river and the open sea.
Only once she knows their storie
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781472291370
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Headline
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781472291370
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Headline
Description:
A mother can never be free until she finds her children... A gripping, soaring and redemptive novel of a mother's determination to put the fragments of her family back together.
'A strong and beautiful novel that stares into the face of brutality and the heart of love' Jeanette Winterson
'Magnificent and epic. A story about love and the power it brings us' ' Frank Cottrell-Boyce
'A powerful story, beautifully told' Jessica Moor
'It slices you open, lays out your parts, reassembles them and knits you back up again. A powerful account of love, loss, defiance... Breathtaking' Chikodili Emelumadu
'Beautiful... A masterclass in how to speak of unspeakable things' Meg Clothier
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We whisper the names of the ones we love like the words of a song. That was the taste of freedom to us, those names on our lips.
Mary Grace, Micah, Thomas Augustus, Cherry Jane and Mercy.
These are the names of her children. The five who survived, only to be sold to other plantations. The faces Rachel cannot forget.
It's 1834, and the law says her people are now free. But for Rachel freedom means finding her children, even if the truth is more than she can bear.
With fear snapping at her heels, Rachel keeps moving. From sunrise to sunset, through the cane fields of Barbados to the forests of British Guiana and on to Trinidad, to the dangerous river and the open sea.
Only once she knows their storie