The Wine of Astonishment

This novel is set in Trinidad and explores the legacy of colonialism and slavery. The events are told from the point of view of a middle aged peasant woman named Eva. The characters of Bee the religious leader of the spiritual Baptist church in a rural village and Bolo who is disgusted that his people will not act against the Colonial Government controlling Trinidad chooses to intimidate and rob his fellow islanders.

Set in

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  Bonasse, Trinidad · Trinidad & Tobago

  Village where Spiritual Baptist community lives
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