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How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House

by Cherie Jones
How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House - Thryft
How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House - Thryft

Uncover secrets in paradise with a haunting twist.

This book is a gripping tale that delves into the lives of four individuals caught in a web of violence and desperation in the seemingly idyllic setting of Barbados. Through the haunting prose and vivid portrayal of characters, the author skillfully explores themes of grief, betrayal, and the lengths people will go to escape their past. Prepare to be captivated by the suspense and the dark underbelly of paradise as the characters' lives intertwine, revealing shocking secrets that will keep you turning the pages until the very end.

  • OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature Nominee for Fiction (2022)
  • Women's Prize for Fiction Nominee for Shortlist (2021)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House

by Cherie Jones
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ISBN: 9781472268785
Authors: Cherie Jones
Publisher: Tinder Press
Date of Publication: 2021-01-21
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery/Crime/Thriller, Contemporary
Related Topics: Mystery
Goodreads rating: 3.69
(rated by 14838 readers)

Description

A debut novel in the tradition of Zadie Smith and Marlon James, from a brilliant Caribbean writer, set in Barbados, about four people each desperate to escape their legacy of violence in a so-called "paradise." In Baxter Beach, Barbados, moneyed ex-pats clash with the locals who often end up serving them: braiding their hair, minding their children, and selling them drugs. Lala lives on the beach with her husband, Adan, a petty criminal with endless charisma whose thwarted burglary of one of the Baxter Beach mansions sets off a chain of events with terrible consequences. A gunshot no one was meant to witness. A new mother whose baby is found lifeless on the beach. A woman torn between two worlds and incapacitated by grief. And two men driven by desperation and greed who attempt a crime that will risk their freedom -- and their lives.
 

Uncover secrets in paradise with a haunting twist.

This book is a gripping tale that delves into the lives of four individuals caught in a web of violence and desperation in the seemingly idyllic setting of Barbados. Through the haunting prose and vivid portrayal of characters, the author skillfully explores themes of grief, betrayal, and the lengths people will go to escape their past. Prepare to be captivated by the suspense and the dark underbelly of paradise as the characters' lives intertwine, revealing shocking secrets that will keep you turning the pages until the very end.

  • OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature Nominee for Fiction (2022)
  • Women's Prize for Fiction Nominee for Shortlist (2021)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.