When an elderly West Indian woman calls the police to confess to murder, the call results in a shattering all-night vigil that brings together every element of the African diaspora in one epic sweep. Set on the post-colonial West Indian island of Bimshire in 1952, "The Polished Hoe" unravels over the course of twenty-four hours, but spans the lifetime of one woman and the collective experience of a society informed by slavery.
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When an elderly West Indian woman calls the police to confess to murder, the call results in a shattering all-night vigil that brings together every element of the African diaspora in one epic sweep. Set on the post-colonial West Indian island of Bimshire in 1952, "The Polished Hoe" unravels over the course of twenty-four hours, but spans the lifetime of one woman and the collective experience of a society informed by slavery.
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Add this copy of The Polished Hoe to cart. $19.70, very good condition, Sold by Marlowes Books rated 2.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Ferny Hills, Brisbane, QLD, AUSTRALIA, published 2002 by Fourth Estate.
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Very Good in None Issued jacket. 429 pages. Book is in Very good condition throughout. 1952 In Bimshire, Mary, Mistress Of A Plantation Manager Summons The Police To Confess To His Murder.
