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Black Cake: The compelling and beautifully written New York Times bestseller

Black Cake: The compelling and beautifully written New York Times bestseller

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The gripping word-of-mouth sensation is now a major new series by Oprah Winfrey on Disney+. The series stars Mia Isaac, Adrienne Warren, Chiho Chung, and Ashley Thomas. It is a story of family secrets, big lies, and great loves.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 16 February 2023
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd


The captivating new Disney+ series, based on the New York Times bestseller, has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide. Starring Mia Isaac, Adrienne Warren, Chiho Chung, and Ashley Thomas, this gripping word-of-mouth sensation has now been transformed into a major new series by Oprah Winfrey.

Everyone is searching for their true essence, yearning to discover what they are truly made of. This series delves into the depths of human emotions, exploring the complexities of family relationships and the unbreakable bonds of love.

Featured on Barack Obama's Summer Reading List, "A Roiling Soup of Family Secrets, Big Lies [and] Great Loves" has been hailed as a meaningful and delicious story. Taylor Jenkins Reid's novel is a captivating blend of family secrets, big lies, and great loves, taking readers on a journey through the lives of the Bennett family.

Eleanor Bennett, the matriarch of the family, leaves behind an unexpected inheritance for her estranged children, Benny and Byron. First, they receive a traditional Caribbean black cake, a symbol of their roots and heritage. Second, they discover the story of a decades-old murder that shatters everything they thought they knew about their mother.

As Benny and Byron unravel the family's troubled past, they are faced with a choice. Will the truth bring them closer together, fulfilling Eleanor's final wish? Or will it tear them apart, deepening the rifts that have existed for years?

"An Extremely Assured Debut" by Alison Finch pulls in threads and echoes from across the Caribbean diaspora, delivering a rich, complex, and truly satisfying novel. The story explores the meaning of home and the family that defines it, touching the hearts of readers with its heartfelt narrative and relatable characters.

From the BBC Radio 4 to the Sunday Express, critics have praised this multi-generational tale of identity, family, and the lifelong push and pull of home. "I was instantly taken in by this multi-generational tale of identity, family, and the lifelong push and pull of home," said Mary Beth Keane, author of "Ask Again, Yes." "Heartfelt . . . explores the meaning of home and the family that defines it."

In conclusion, "A Roiling Soup of Family Secrets, Big Lies [and] Great Loves" is a must-read for anyone who loves a captivating story that delves into the depths of human emotions. With its stunning writing, relatable characters, and meaningful themes, this series has already captured the hearts of audiences worldwide. Don't miss out on this unforgettable journey of discovery and healing.

Weight: 301g
Dimension: 198 x 129 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781405950084

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