This Bitter Earth

FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF SUGAR

Bernice L. McFadden

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Vintage Classics
04 September 2022

Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)

Series: The Sugar Lacey series

The sequel to Bernice L. McFadden's incredible classic debut, Sugar

The sequel to Bernice L. McFadden's incredible classic debut and the Richard and Judy 2021 Book Club pick, Sugar

In This Bitter Earth, Sugar Lacey is on her way out of Bigelow, Arkansas, where she'd come to break with the past. With her worn leopard-print suitcase and her head held high, she walks past the prying eyes of its small-minded, cruel-hearted townsfolk, praying for the strength to keep going. She doesn't stop until she arrives at her childhood home in Short Junction.

Here she learns the truth about her parentage- a terrible tale of unrequited love, of one man's enduring hatred, and of the black magic that has cursed generations of Lacey women.

A powerfully realised novel that brings back the unforgettable characters from Sugar, McFadden's bestselling debut, This Bitter Earth is a testament to the ultimate triumph of the human spirit.

Reader reviews for Sugar

'Such an enjoyable read... beautifully written, raw and impactful' 'Riveting, heart-breaking' 'Very powerful, poignant' 'Beautifully written... brutal and moving... a must read book' 'Well-written with rich characters and many twists and turns' 'So descriptive yet easy to read, and it made me fall in love with all the characters'

By: Bernice L. McFadden
Imprint: Vintage Classics
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 268g
ISBN: 9781784877323
ISBN 10: 1784877328
Series: The Sugar Lacey series
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 04 September 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Bernice L. McFadden is the author of ten critically acclaimed novels including Sugar, Loving Donovan, Nowhere Is a Place, The Warmest December, Gathering of Waters (a New York Times Editors' Choice and one of the 100 Notable Books of 2012), and Glorious, which was featured in O, The Oprah Magazine and was a finalist for the NAACP Image Award. She is a three-time Hurston/Wright Legacy Award finalist, as well as the recipient of three awards from the BCALA. McFadden lives in Brooklyn, New York. First Born Girls is her first memoir.

Reviews for This Bitter Earth: FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF SUGAR

McFadden's sensuous prose and folk wisdom conjure a memorable character with complexity and grace -- People Magazine At times dark and haunting but ultimately hopeful, This Bitter Earth is a riveting tale of courage and triumph * Heart and Soul *