Black Cake
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(Autor) Charmaine WilkersonEleanor Bennett won't let her own death get in the way of the truth. So when her estranged children - Byron and Benny - reunite for her funeral in California, they discover a puzzling inheritance. First, a voice recording in which everything Byron and Benny ever knew about their family is upended. Their mother narrates a tumultuous story about a headstrong young woman who escapes her island home under suspicion of murder, a story which cuts right to the heart of the rift that's separated Byron and Benny. Second, a traditional Caribbean black cake made from a family recipe with a long history that Eleanor hopes will heal the wounds of the past. Can Byron and Benny fulfil their mother's final request to 'share the black cake when the time is right'? Will Eleanor's revelations bring them back together or leave them feeling more lost than ever?
Charmaine Wilkerson
Charmaine Wilkerson is a British-American writer known for her acclaimed debut novel "Black Cake," exploring themes of family secrets and generational trauma. Her lyrical prose and complex characters have earned her praise for her ability to weave intricate narratives that resonate with readers on a deeply emotional level.