Publication

1983 - Virago, London, United Kingdom

Language

English

Word Count

64,000 words, Guess

Page Count

256 pages

Identifiers

and 5 more
  • Goodreads220342
  • LibraryThing271750
  • Better World Books9780860684589
  • Better World Books9780860684534
  • Open LibraryOL16505734M

Classifications

  • DDC813/.54
  • LCCPS3563.A7223

Description

A middle-aged, successful Afro-American woman journeys to the small Caribbean isle of Carriacou where she discovers a past and a culture she learns to cherish.

First Sentence

With a strength born of the decision that had just come to her in the middle of the night, Avey Johnson forced the suitcase shut on the clothes piled inside and slid the lock into place.

Excerpt

With a strength born of the decision that had just come to her in the middle of the night, Avey Johnson forced the suitcase shut on the clothes piled inside and slid the lock into place.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Praisesong for the widowVirago1983-01-01

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