Black Cake

by Charmaine Wilkerson

First published 2022

When a mother's death reunites her estranged children, a long-buried family scandal surfaces. As they unravel the mystery of their mother's past, two siblings must confront the legacy of her choices and their own. A sweeping tale of betrayal, resilience, and the enduring power of family.

Genres: literary-fiction, historical-fiction, family-drama

Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, thought-provoking

Tropes: family-drama, multigenerational

Setting: California, Jamaica, Portland, Jamaica (Parish)

Period: 20th-century, 21st-century

544 pages · Paperback · Random House Large Print

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