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In 1938, Gloria Campbell is thrust into upheaval after a violent incident forces her and her younger sister to leave their hometown. The sisters seek refuge in Kingston, a city on the brink of political change. There, Gloria’s desperation and striking beauty introduce her to Sybil and Beryl, and a disreputable house where she meets Yang Pao, a local racketeer whose fate becomes intertwined with hers. Through Sybil, Gloria finds a passion for social justice that leads her beyond Jamaica to Cuba, prompting a personal and political awakening. Confronted with the realities of her life, her love for her homeland, and a past that lingers, Gloria embarks on a transformative quest toward self‑realization.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Kerry Young
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