Bøger om Dominica

Moderrollen udforskes i en rå coming-of-age-fortælling, hvor en moderløs opvækst bliver selve livets præmis.Xuela Claudette Richardson mister sin mor i samme øjeblik, hun kommer til verden, og må derfor famle sig igennem tilværelsen uden den kvinde, hun deler navn med.Hun vokser op i et hjem, hvorfra hun kan høre bølgernes brusen, og under sin skolegang flytter hun ind i et værelse med bliktag i Jack LaBattes hus. Jack bliver hendes første elsker, og siden forelsker hun sig i stevedoren Roland, som stjæler irsk linned til hende fra de skibe, han aflæsser. Men i sidste ende gifter Xuela sig med den engelske læge, Philip Bailey.Xuelas verden er intenst sanselig med dufte af overmodne frugter, krystalviolet, svovl og regnvåde vejbaner, og den syder af Xuelas sorg over sin mor, frygt for sin far og en altomsluttende ensomhed. Og under alt andet løber den strøm, som Xuelas liv vugger på: moderløsheden og barnløsheden.Selvbiografien om min mor er en lyrisk fortælling om kærlighed og karakterdannelse og en meditation over livet og døden på øen Dominica.

An island in the Caribbean. A centuries-old secret. A life adventure awaits. . . Discover the latest tale of friendship, courage and romance from the Sunday Times bestselling romance writer.'The queen of uplifting, feel good romance.' AJ Pearce'An immersive, uplifting read that Fforde fans will love.' Woman's Weekly'All the elements of a moving love story are blended to perfection.' The Lady'A force to be reckoned with for her uplifting tales of romance' Daily Express'Top-drawer romantic escapism.' Daily Mail'Warm, brilliant and full of love.' Heat'A charming romance about discovering your own worth' Woman's Own____________Dominica. A beautiful remote island where the sun shines and the living is easy.And where Cass goes to photograph a rare stone carving as a favour to her father.With her is Ranulph, a deeply attractive, much-travelled journalist, who offers to help Cass with her quest.But Dominica has just been hit be a severe hurricane, and Cass and Ranulph are spending all of their time helping the local community.Cass knows she must not fall in love with him... He is just looking out for her. He's being kind.There is no way he could be even the slightest bit interested in her. Could he?_________Readers can't get enough of Island in the Sun . . .***** 'There is mystery, intrigue, romance and danger all set against the beautiful backdrop of Dominica - and I loved it so much I was reading far into the night as I couldn't put it down.'***** 'It was such an easy and sweet read and I curled up on the sofa and lost myself in it ... Perfect escapism.'***** 'This is a great beach read ... Katie Fforde always writes a great moving story about love and friendship and self discovery and inner strength.'***** 'A wonderful read that will keep you engrossed from start to finish.'***** 'This book has everything I've come to expect from this author, great writing, humour, love and a little suspense, all cleverly wrapped up in a fabulous book.'-One Enchanted Evening, Sunday Times bestseller, November 2023

What happened to the indigenous peoples of the Caribbean in the wake of the European onslaught? All but a few were wiped out. This remarkable book explores the history and culture of those who survived: the Kalinagos of Dominica - from resistance, to refuge and now revival.

264 sider inkl. 16 sider med farvefotos samt 22 detailkort.Guiden beskriver detaljeret 23 forslag til vandreture på denne ø i det karibiske hav. (Ikke at forveksle med den Dominikanske republik). Udvidet afsnit om vandreruter og praktisk information for besøgende. Detaljeret beskrivelse af vandsport samt andre oplevelser.