First published 1991
Jeanette is raised by her zealous, devout mother as one of God's chosen. Destined for missionary work, she instead falls for one of her converts - a young woman. At sixteen, Jeanette decides to leave her family and the church, choosing the love she's found over the life that's been planned for her. A poignant story of self-discovery amidst religious fervor.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, 20th-century, coming-of-age, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, found-family
Setting: England
Period: 20th-Century
224 pages · Paperback · Vintage
Content warnings: abuse, homophobia