Softness of the lime
Case, Maxine2017
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'Softness of the Lime' is a captivating love story about a Dutch slave owner, Geert, and his slave, Lena, set in the 1700s in the Cape Colony. Born free in the Highlands of Madagascar, Lena is sold into slavery and transported to the Cape, where she is bought by Geert's wealthy father. The emotionally damaged Geert, who takes over his deceased father's estates and businesses at the age of 22, falls in love with Lena. Their cloistered relationship produces a daughter, who remains within the confines of the house until Geert marries to rescue himself from financial hardship and loss of social status, and his new wife demands that the child be removed from the household. But Geert refuses to free Lena, and she remains in the house, where she simultaneously loves and loathes her master.
Main title:
Softness of the lime / Maxine Case.
Author:
Case, Maxine, author
Imprint:
Cape Town : Struik Travel & Heritage, 2017.
Collation:
272 pages ; 21 cm
ISBN:
9781415209332 (hbk)
Dewey class:
823.92
LC class:
PR9369.4.C37
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
2206855