| Edition |
First American edition. |
| Description |
273 pages ; 21 cm |
| Note |
Originally published: Great Britain : Serpent's Tail, an imprint of Profile Books. |
| Summary |
Raised by her aunt Tassi in the shadow of fear cast by her lecherous uncle, Roman, Celia is given a prophetic glimpse into her future from Mrs. Jeremiah, the village seer. At 16, Celia flees after Roman rapes her, and en route to Trinidad, she meets William Shamiel. Under the guidance of William's family, Celia secures a job working as a maid for Dr. Emmanuel Rodriguez, his fragile English wife, Helen, and their two children. Celia moves into their dysfunctional home and balances relationships with two men vying for her affection. As Celia and her employer become closer, Helen's dramatic descent into madness becomes more apparent. |
| Subject |
Racially mixed children -- Fiction.
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Rape -- Fiction.
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Man-woman relationships -- Fiction.
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Caribbean Area -- Fiction.
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| ISBN |
9780307460646 paperback $14.00 |
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0307460649 |
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