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In "The Salt Roads," Nalo Hopkinson weaves history and mythology to tell the story of a powerful deity born from the sorrow of three Caribbean slave women. The deity embarks on a quest to discover her own identity, taking possession of the minds of women in different eras and settings—from ancient Egypt and 19th‑century France to the Caribbean—exploring themes of femininity, spirituality, and resistance.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: Nalo Hopkinson
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