Four women spark a revolution on a Caribbean island - the exhilarating new novel from the
Costa-winning author of The Mermaid of Black Conch . 'If The White Lotus were a modern
feminist thriller this would be it' LALINE PAULL 'Brilliant. I loved it' SARAH WINMAN Early
one morning at the close of St Colibri's carnival a young female steel-pan player is found
dead beneath a cannonball tree. It is a discovery that will transform the lives of everyone on
this Caribbean island. As the days pass the shocking event draws together new allies:
Sharleen Tara Gigi and Daisy. In a community in which violence against women is overlooked
time after time the group find themselves compelled to speak out - and to act. But they could
never have foreseen the consequences of their courage... READERS LOVE PASSIONTIDE
'Exhilarating... it's a blast with sharp smart humour' 'What an amazing book this is...
This story will stay with me for a very long time' 'A powerful book... really moving'
'Filled with anger unity and love' 'This was fantastic... five stars' 'Moving and
gripping' 'Roffey's world-building power is evident on every page' GUARDIAN 'A resounding
testament to the rebellious spirit of Caribbean women' SAFIYA SINCLAIR 'Will keep you reading
all hours... unforgettable' GLAMOUR 'A vital novel... Fiery funny' DIANA EVANS