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The novel unfolds in Trinidad, tracing the enduring legacy of colonialism and slavery. Narrated from the perspective of Eva, a middle‑aged peasant woman, readers witness her struggle to survive and find meaning amid the island’s social divisions. Bee, a devout religious leader in a rural Baptist community, represents faith and resilience, while Bolo embodies frustration and desperation, choosing intimidation and robbery over collective resistance against the colonial government.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Earl Lovelace
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