[ARC review]
Beautiful, confident writing, lyrical, with an engaging story to unfold, like a rich tapestry. A joy to read; abounding with apropos ‘bon mots‘ such as “But our lives were misaligned . . .” and “. . . in uncertain situations people express who they are.”
Stunningly good. I look forward to reading this author‘s future work.

This biography gave me a better understanding of rural and small town life as actually lived by women and men of African heritage in Nova Scotia in the early to mid-1900s -- primarily as lived by Maggie but also encompassing the lives of many who were close to her. The book also provides the compelling story of Maggie‘s ancestors dating from the 1780s.