Overview
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The daughter of an affluent Black family pieces together the connection between a childhood tragedy and a beloved heirloom in this moving novel from thebestselling author of Black Cake, a Read with Jenna Book Club Pick
“Engrossing . . . Wilkerson masterfully weaves these threads of love, loss and legacy [into] a thoroughly researched and beautifully imagined family saga.”—The New York Times
When ten-year-old Ebby Freeman heard the gunshot, time stopped. And when she saw her brother, Baz, lying on the floor surrounded by the shattered pieces of a centuries-old jar, life as Ebby knew it shattered as well.
The crime was never solved—and because the Freemans were one of the only Black families in a particularly well-to-do enclave of New England—the case has had an enduring, voyeuristic pull for the public. The last thing the Freemans want is another media frenzy splashing their family across the papers, but when Ebby’s high profile romance falls apart without any explanation, that’s exactly what they get.
So Ebby flees to France, only for her past to follow her there. And as she tries to process what’s happened, she begins to think about the other loss her family suffered on that day eighteen years ago—the stoneware jar that had been in their family for generations, brought North by an enslaved ancestor. But little does she know that the handcrafted piece of pottery held more than just her family’s history—it might also hold the key to unlocking her own future.
In this sweeping, evocative novel, Charmaine Wilkerson brings to life a multi-generational epic that examines how the past informs our present.
Review
Y’all! This book snuck up on me. It was a solid 4 star read and it just kept getting better and better.
Ebby has been stood up at the altar. This put her in the spotlight…AGAIN. Ebby has been fighting the spotlight since she was a little child and saw her brother murdered. The crime was never solved. Now she is fleeing to France to get away from all the looks, questions and her feelings.
The only part of the book which just didn’t fit is when Henry, Ebby’s ex-fiancé just happens to show up and is staying at the same place as Ebby…in a small town in France. But it worked out, it just made me roll my eyes a bit 🙄. This is minor…believe me.
The jar, a family heirloom which was broken when Ebby’s brother was murdered, is the focal point of this whole story. And trust me…you do not want to miss the history and the significance. I had no idea about this type of pottery.
This story takes you on a ride and gives you a needed escape. It is part historical fiction, family drama and murder mystery. And I loved it!
Need a captivating tale…THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today!
I received this novel from the publisher for a honest review.
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