Vanessa LaFaye's historical novels explored uncharted aspects of the American South. Her prose is characterized by vivid imagery and an ability to transport readers to a bygone era. LaFaye delved into human resilience in the face of adversity, often focusing on themes of loss and memory. Her literary legacy lies in her rich historical portrayals and her profound understanding of the human psyche.
Set before the events of A Christmas Carol, this seasonal tale explores themes of kindness and goodwill through the character of Miss Marley. It delves into her life and the impact of her actions, offering a fresh perspective on the holiday spirit and the importance of compassion. The narrative promises to evoke warmth and reflection, making it a perfect read for the festive season.
When Dede sees a notice offering land for black people in Kansas, her family decides to quit sharecropping and become homesteading pioneers.
Illustrated with humorous artwork, this back-to-school story will be a favourite with every animal-loving kid!
'Exquisite' Veronica Henry Before A Christmas Carol there was... Miss Marley A seasonal tale of kindness and goodwill
I loved it! I was completely riveted to this book, and couldn't put it down. Such a heartbreaking, beautiful story, told with such style and panache. It really brought Key West at that time alive for me - all the wildness, the vitality, the brutality, injustice and beauty were recreated with a mesmerizing clarity, and embodied in characters who lived and breathed. I could not put it down Katherine Webb, bestselling author of The Legacy
Florida, 1935, and the residents of Heron Key are preparing for the 4th of July barbecue, little realising how much their world is about to change. Tensions simmer at the party and in the early hours of the morning, a woman is found half-beaten to death. As whites turn on blacks, the finger of suspicion points at one man. Far over the Atlantic a tropical storm changes direction and turns towards Florida, increasing in speed by the second. As the hurricane beacons are lit along the Keys, the town folk prepare themselves as they always do, unaware that the approaching storm is beyond anything they've ever experienced. In one night, Heron Key will change forever.