You voted on which book to read from Guyana & the results were interesting—there was a tie for 1st place!
So following our club rules, the book club management team broke the tie choosing the book we thought would work best for the club.
Before we tell you the winning book, here are our reasons why we chose this book over the other one:
1. In addition to being available as an ebook & a paperback, it’s also available as an audiobook & the other is not. (We believe in being as inclusive as possible & some of our members can only read books in audio format.)
2. It's 338 pages versus the 449 pages of the other.
3. It's historical fiction with a romantic theme. We don't usually read any romantic books & appreciate offering a variety of genres in the club.
So what book are we reading?
1934, British Guiana, South America: As the mixed-race daughter of two white plantation owners, Mary Grace’s childhood has been clouded by whispered rumours about her parentage, and the circumstances of her birth have been kept a closely guarded secret.
Her place in society uncertain, Mary Grace has to forge her own path in the world, and finds herself unexpectedly falling for charming and affluent Jock Campbell, a planter with revolutionary ideas.
But, with the onset of the Second World War, everyone’s life will change forever. Mary Grace and Jock will be faced with the hardest decision of all—to fight for freedom or to follow their hearts…
“This is a powerful book of love, relationships and trust. What great writing from a great author… five stars!” —Stardust Book Reviews
“An epic story of family deceit, love and identity set against a stunning backdrop… I adored this book and recommend it highly.” —Bloomin’ Brilliant Books
“This novel read like a film. The setting is stunningly vivid and the colours build up to form quite a picture of history and culture. The plot is nicely done, and builds to a climax of twists and secrets. It’s a fascinating read!” —The Book Trail
Note: Part of the 4-book Quint Chronicles. However, each book is also a standalone, and can be read out of chronological order.
(Group read suggestion from Julie Jacobs, book club moderator.)
