This Bitter Earth

<p><b>The sequel to Bernice L. McFadden's incredible classic debut and the Richard and Judy 2021 Book Club pick <i>Sugar</i></b><br><br>In <i>This Bitter Earth</i> 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. <br><br>A powerfully realised novel that brings back the unforgettable characters from <i>Sugar</i> McFadden's bestselling debut <i>This Bitter Earth</i> is a testament to the ultimate triumph of the human spirit.<br><br><b><u>Reader reviews for <i>Sugar</i></u></b><br><br><b><i>'Such an enjoyable read... beautifully written raw and impactful'</i></b><br><b><i>'Riveting heart-breaking'</i></b><br><b><i>'Very powerful poignant'</i></b><br><b><i>'Beautifully written... brutal and moving... a must read book'</i></b><br><b><i>'Well-written with rich characters and many twists and turns'</i></b><br><b><i>'So descriptive yet easy to read and it made me fall in love with all the characters'</i></b></p>