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Name: This Other Eden
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)
Author: Paul Harding

This Other Eden recounts the true history of Apple Island, a rural community founded by Benjamin Honey, a Black man, and his Irish wife Patience. Over a century, their descendants and a diverse group of neighbors thrive in relative freedom, despite poverty and hunger. The arrival of idealistic schoolteacher Matthew Diamond brings attention from authorities, leading to the forced evacuation of the island. The narrative follows the residents’ courageous journey toward finding a new paradise. The book highlights themes of racial harmony, the challenges of rural life, and the resilience of a community united against mainland segregation.

First publish date: 2023

Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction

Authors: Paul Harding

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