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…
PRAISE FOR SHARON MAAS
“Sharon Maas is one of my favourite authors… evocative and vivid… Highly recommended.”
“This book has everything. Great characters, interesting perspective and strong settings.”