Description
When their estranged mother dies, siblings Byron and Benny reunite to hear the untold story of her life—one shaped by flight, reinvention, and secrets kept across decades. Guided by an unconventional recording and the tradition of a Caribbean black cake, they uncover a family history spanning continents, generations, and identities, forcing them to reconsider what they thought they knew about one another. Richly layered and emotionally resonant, this sweeping debut explores migration, race, belonging, memory, and the complicated inheritance of love and silence.
Available Editions
hardcover
Ballantine Books
Published Feb 1, 2022
400 pages
ISBN: 9780593358337
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Details
First Published
2022
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson.