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Set amid the vibrant yet challenging streets of west Philadelphia in the early 1960s, Tempest Rising follows the lives of sisters Bliss, Victoria, and Shern. Their comfortable existence is shattered when their father's lucrative catering business collapses, he vanishes, and their mother suffers an apparent breakdown. The girls are abruptly removed from their family and placed with Mae, a feared but well‑connected card‑shark who shelters foster children in a working‑class neighborhood. Amid a backdrop of class contrast and racial dynamics, the narrative explores the girls’ struggles as they adjust to new caretakers, confront abuse, and seek renewal. The novel provides a detailed meditation on loss, healing, and the enduring bonds of family and friendship.
First publish date: February 3, 1999
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Diane McKinney-Whetstone
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