They who Do Not GrieveThis novel weaves together the voices of many women. At the centre of the story is the Samoan woman's tattoo, brought over from Fiji by Siamese twins. The huge emotional and physical challenge needed to go through the tattoo ceremony is pitched against the allure and shame of illicit love. |
Contents
Malu | 11 |
To be earless | 33 |
The house of women of despair | 66 |
Copyright | |
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Charlie Chan Is Dead 2: At Home in the World (An Anthology of ..., Volume 2 Jessica Hagedorn No preview available - 2004 |