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The Polished Hoe - Austin Clarke
A mesmerising novel of love, freedom, and retribution set in the Caribbean. It is 1952 on the Caribbean island of Bimshire. Mary-Mathilda - mistress of plantation manager Mr Bellfeels and mother of his only son - summons the police to confess to a murder. told over a single night, her story recounts a lifetime of sacrifice within a society drenched in racist oppression, climaxing in a brutal revenge. the Polished Hoe is the winner of the Commonwealth Writers Prize, Canada's Giller Prize and Ontario's trillium Book Award.

The Polished Hoe - Austin Clarke

SKU: 9780732281069U
$4.00Price
Quantity

  • Book Condition:

    Good

  • Genres:

    Historical Fiction, Romance, Fiction

  • Book Type:

    Paperback

  • Shelf Category:

    U - Historical Fiction

Book Condition Guide:

Like New:  Although this book is second hand, it's previous owner showed it a lot of respect, or didn't get the chance to show it any love. 

Good:  For a second hand book, it's still in quite good condition. Minimal issues with covers and pages.

Fair:  These books have been shown quite a bit of loving, and are now showing the signs of such love. Can be issues with covers and pages. 

Damaged:  The type of damage will be listed.

Old:  These books have been around a while, so even though they've still got love to give, they may require a softer touch. 

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