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This is the 2nd book in a trilogy. Sharon Maas has a unique ability to really tell a story. It was a beautiful followup.

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Looking for a big squishy family saga with drama between sisters? Then this one is for you- and it's set in British Guiana to boot! It's the story of Winnie and Johanna, who are sisters, and George, who is married to Winnie but who rejects Johanna. This sets up a fair amount of drama. it's a good read perfect for a lazy day. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC>.

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The sugar planter's daughter by Sharon Maas.
1912, British Guiana, South America: Winnie Cox is about to marry George Quint, the love of her life. Born into a life of luxury and privilege on her father’s sugar plantation, Winnie has turned against her family by choosing to be with George – a poor black postman from the slums. 
Winnie may be living in poverty, but she’s got what sister Johanna doesn’t have: a loving husband and a beautiful family. And despite Johanna running her family’s sugar plantation, Winnie will always be their mother’s favourite daughter, a bitter pill for Johanna to swallow. 
Then Winnie’s son falls ill and she must travel to Venezuela desperate for a cure. With her sister away, Johanna finds herself increasingly drawn to George. But he only has eyes for Winnie. Johanna, stung by the rejection and the fragile state of her own marriage, is out for revenge – no matter how devastating the consequences. 
This was a very moving read. Some parts made me cry. I really felt for winnie. 5*.

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Good book. Good author. Loved the characters and the plot. Look forward to reading more of her work.

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This is a brilliant story set in 1912 in British Guiana. It's a love story between Winnie, who is white and George, who is black. Winnie is a Sugar Planter's daughter and George is a humble Postman. This book tells the story of their marriage and the great controversy when Winnie moves into the local coloured town. Can she manage to win over the towns people? Johanna who is Winnie's sister, runs the sugar plantation and is unhappy in her marriage. She plots to upset Winnie, what is she up to? Read on!

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