Now, if you’re into a long history lesson and tales of a plantation, this may be enjoyable. Though, I must say it didn’t get interesting until Part Three. The book is in parts, and not chapters. 

I did enjoy Tilda’s recollection of events starting with her first meeting with the plantation owner, Bellfeels, and their “relationship” that led to her having his children. And how her position changed from field hand to working closer to the Main House. 

She confided in the Sargent about many things that went on within the island and on the Plantation. Much he knew nothing about, even as the police. 

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This story is a tale of inherited hatred due to circumstances that are merely out of your control - in a sense. Learning to deal with what life gives you, but also seeing the advantages that come with certain positions. Though, the struggles were still present. Tilda saw and held secrets, until she couldn’t bare anymore. Hence the crime she committed. 

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The best part of this story was to know that her son, Wilberforce, went to school to be a doctor and traveled a lot. Bringing back knowledge that Tilda would never cross in her everyday life on the plantation. 

This was a sure reminder than whether a person is working inside or outside on a plantation - the trauma still finds deep.