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Set in a Jamaican coastal community, *Here Comes the Sun* follows the struggles of sisters Margot and Thandi as they confront economic change and personal survival. Margot, once a sex‑worker, aims to secure her own future and shield Thandi from the same hardships. Their village faces the arrival of a new hotel, raising questions of progress and loss. Amid these tensions, Margot must also acknowledge a concealed, forbidden love for another woman, challenging her identity and desires. Through its vivid portrayal of Jamaican life, the novel explores themes of family, independence, and the complexities of working‑class lesbian relationships.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction/Lesbian Fiction
Authors: Nicole Dennis-Benn
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