The Book of Night Women

In The Book of Night Women, the author of Black Leopard, Red Wolf and winner of the Man Booker Prize presents a compelling tale set on a Jamaican sugar plantation at the end of the eighteenth century. The novel follows Lilith, a slave recognized from birth by the other women for her dark power, as she becomes central to a plot for revolt among the Night Women. As she navigates her evolving identity and desires, Lilith's journey is fraught with personal and collective challenges in a world filled with violence and clandestine emotions. The story unfolds with rich drama and a captivating voice, revealing the complexities of life and resistance within the plantation system.