"1910, South America. A time of racial tension and poverty. A time where forbidden love must remain a secret.

Winnie Cox lives a privileged life of dances and dresses on her father’s sugar cane plantation. Life is sweet in the kingdom of sugar and Winnie along with her sister Johanna, have neither worries nor responsibilities, they are birds of paradise, protected from the poverty in the world around them.

But everything can change in a heartbeat ...

When Winnie falls in love with George Quint, the post-office boy, a ‘darkie’ from the other side, she soon finds herself slipping into a double life. And as she withdraws from her family, she discovers a shocking secret about those whom are closest to her. Now, more than ever, Winnie is determined to prove her love for George, whatever price she must pay and however tragic the consequences might be.

A breath-taking love story of two people fighting to be together, in a world determined to break them apart."

Another great story from Sharon Maas.
I loved her writing, the way she describes things and makes us feel in the character's shoes.
I was just slightly disapointed by the end, but I can't say why in order to avoid spoiling! ;-)

A wishlist book to help refill your bookshelves after your spring cleaning! ;-)
Enjoy!

Wow, thanks so much for sending me 2 wishlist books :)

A very good book which I really enjoyed...though sometimes Winnie really got on my nerves as she was so childish, but of course she lived a very sheltered life so that is no wonder. I look forward to read book no 2 and see what happens for Winnie and George.

This book will now travel to Canada, enjoy :)

Arrived safe and sound. Thank you!