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Name: The Dragon Can't Dance (Karen and Michael Braziller Books)
Rating: 2.5 (2 reviews)
Author: Earl Lovelace

📘 The Dragon Can't Dance (Karen and Michael Braziller Books) by Earl Lovelace

Earl Lovelace brings to life 1940s Port of Spain, Trinidad, a time when financial resources were scarce but people found happiness in simple pleasures. The narrative centers on a close‑knit community living in a shanti town on Calvary Hill, where everyday struggles coexist with moments of joy and resilience. Lovelace’s evocative style transports readers back to this pivotal era, illuminating the spirit and culture of Caribbean Trinidad during the mid‑twentieth century.

First publish date: June 16, 2003

Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction

Authors: Earl Lovelace

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