NDiaye, Marie
Ladivine
- ISBN 13:
- 9781848666047
- author:
- NDiaye, Marie
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- MacLehose Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Collections,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Clarisse Rivière's life is built upon a secret: her mother, Malinka, is a poor black housekeeper. To protect her family from shame and guilt, Clarisse pretends she has no connection to her mother, visiting her in secret and concealing their true relationship. However, as time passes, the weight of these lies threatens to destroy everything. When Clarisse's husband leaves her, she finds solace in a new man, Freddy Moliger, who is introduced to her mother. But her daughter, Ladivine, senses that this new relationship will bring only pain and chaos into their lives. Tragedy ultimately befalls the family, forcing them to confront the legacy of shame and guilt that has haunted them for generations. This powerful story explores the complexities of secrets, lies, and forgiveness, centered around three generations of women whose lives are inextricably linked by their shared history.