Queen Sugar A Novel
Queen Sugar A Novel by Natalie Baszile is a reissue published by Penguin on January 27, 2015. This 384-page novel follows Charley Bordelon, an African American woman and single mother, as she navigates the complexities of life in the contemporary South after inheriting eight hundred acres of sugarcane land. Leaving behind her life in Los Angeles, Charley faces the challenges of cane farming, a field dominated by white men, while striving to create a new life for herself and her eleven-year-old daughter.
In this narrative, readers will find a poignant exploration of family life and the connections that bind us to one another and to the land. As Charley grapples with the demands of her new venture, she also confronts personal desires and the weight of her heritage. The story delves into themes of resilience and the struggle for identity within a changing landscape, making it a significant addition to discussions around African American experiences and women’s roles in society.
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The inspiration for the acclaimed OWN TV series produced by Oprah Winfrey and Ava DuVernay
“Queen Sugar is a page-turning, heart-breaking novel of the new south, where the past is never truly past, but the future is a hot, bright promise. This is a story of family and the healing power of our connections—to each other, and to the rich land beneath our feet.”
—Tayari Jones, author of An American Marriage
Readers, booksellers, and critics alike are embracing Queen Sugar and cheering for its heroine, Charley Bordelon, an African American woman and single mother struggling to build a new life amid the complexities of the contemporary South.
When Charley unexpectedly inherits eight hundred acres of sugarcane land, she and her eleven-year-old daughter say goodbye to smoggy Los Angeles and head to Louisiana. She soon learns, however, that cane farming is always going to be a white man’s business. As the sweltering summer unfolds, Charley struggles to balance the overwhelming challenges of a farm in decline with the demands of family and the startling desires of her own heart.
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