Taffy Bledsoe Freeman doesn't need her gift of second sight to know her mockery of a marriage to a man twice her age is manifested misery. That's why she's chosen to flee to the Windy City in search of liberty. She needs one thing, however, before leaving: to retrieve the child her husband banished to her parents' custody. That requires a brief trip down home to the small, all-Black southern town of Bledsoe where "ain't nothing white 'cept milk and teeth," a press-and-curl costs a quarter, and a telephone is a luxury. She ...
Read More
Taffy Bledsoe Freeman doesn't need her gift of second sight to know her mockery of a marriage to a man twice her age is manifested misery. That's why she's chosen to flee to the Windy City in search of liberty. She needs one thing, however, before leaving: to retrieve the child her husband banished to her parents' custody. That requires a brief trip down home to the small, all-Black southern town of Bledsoe where "ain't nothing white 'cept milk and teeth," a press-and-curl costs a quarter, and a telephone is a luxury. She doesn't plan to stay, but life and intentions are upended when she collides with Roam Ellis, the man she meant to marry. A Pullman Porter riding the rails coast-to-coast, Roam Ellis long ago left the heartbreak of failed love behind. Now old wounds are ripped open when, for the first time in seven years, he finds himself face-to-face with Taffy Bledsoe Freeman. Anger ignites. But passion rises when pain subsides, thrusting Taffy and Roam into a hurricane of love, lust, family secrets, betrayal, and lies. Reminiscent of the works of Bernice McFadden, Bertice Berry, and Andrea Smith ( The Sisterhood of Blackberry Corner ) this Historical Romance is bathed in southern lore and sweeping imagery that will whisk you back in time on a lyrical and powerful journey. Taffy is a story of restoration and redemption that you won't soon forget. *** NOTE TO READER: this version contains modifications/edits not found in the original manuscript.
Read Less
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or limited writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
