Suki
by Beryl Kingston
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Pub Date 18 Apr 2019 | Archive Date 26 Apr 2019
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Description
‘It is chastening to consider how easily fate can change our lives.’
For Suki Brown, one small decision has a lifetime of consequences. Working as a wetnurse for a wealthy family, the baby in her care dies suddenly, and she is faced with a heartbreaking choice: sacrifice her own child for the one who passed or be left homeless and without prospects.
Nearly destitute, Suki must find the father of her child before she loses her son forever.
But the cad, Captain Jack, is halfway across the Atlantic aboard the slaving ship Bonny Beaufoy. Grappling with his own demons and a change of heart, Jack faces his own fork in the road. Will his newfound respect for human life be his saving grace or have him thrown in Bedlam?
In this epic 18th century saga, best-selling author Beryl Kingston takes her readers from Bath, to the West Indies, to Africa, and back to London in a quest for love, hope, and redemption.
Suki was first published in two parts: Only Young in 2000 and Only Human in 2001.
A Note From the Publisher
If you enjoyed reading Suki, we'd really appreciate seeing your honest review on Amazon. Thank you and happy reading, Agora Books.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781913099039 |
| PRICE | £3.99 (GBP) |
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Featured Reviews
Jess B, Reviewer
After reading a brief description of “Suki,” I knew I had to get my hands on it! I am so glad I was given the chance to read an advanced copy; it’s one of the best books I’ve read in 2019! The era, characters, & plot line are memorable & beautiful. I highly recommend “Suki.”
Lindsey B, Reviewer
I received a copy of this title courtesy of Agora Books via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. Suki was originally published in two parts: Only Young in 2000 and Only Human in 2001. It was republished under the current title on April 18, 2019. As with other Agora titles I’ve read, the cover art is highly appealing.
As for the novel itself, I had such mixed feelings the entire time I read it. The title character, Suki, is an unwed wet nurse who finds herself lying to provide a future for her own child. She is deceitful, naive, and yet, likeable. The family she works for is ridiculous and unsympathetic. Her lover is despicable… until you get to know him. There is so much going on in this book and there’s a whole scope of complexities happening in the plot.
The author touches on (unfair) expectations for women, the despicability and normalcy of the slave trade, the absurd habits and entertainments of society in the 18th century. You’ll travel all over England, across the sea, through the West Indies and Africa and back again and in between. You’ll meet characters you love, you hate, you love to hate and hate to love and sometimes it will be all of the above for a single personage depending on where you are in the book. My emotions were engaged – I was angry, I was incredulous, I was disheartened – I was also entwined quite intricately into the sinuous route from first chapter to final sentence.
Ms. Kingston writes remarkable tales – sagas that take an investment of time. However, they’re very well written with descriptive prose and colourful situations. Well worth the time required when you close the cover for the last time with a possible tear and a heartfelt sigh.
Original review published on my blog: https://lifelovelaughterlinds.home.blog/2019/05/04/book-review-suki-by-beryl-kingston/
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