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What The River Washed Away (2013)

by Muriel Macleod(Favorite Author)

4.08 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

1780742347 (ISBN13: 9781780742342)

languge

English

genre

Historical Fiction

publisher

Oneworld Publications

review 1: I loved this novel. What the River Washed Away is a story of love, family, friendship, forgiveness, secrets, redemption, and revenge. It was a different and compelling tale of Arletta Johnson, born in rural Louisiana. Her mother was quite young, "runnin' wild", and a Mambo. Arletta spends most of her time with Pappy, her grandfather. He teaches her to read and write, recognizing her intelligence and inquiring mind. After Pappy dies, Arletta is often left on her own as her mother goes her own way. Things happen to Arletta while her mother is gone, but Arletta keeps her secret for years. Arletta's secret is finally revealed to help another. Once Arletta tells her secrets, a whirlwind is set in motion.
review 2: Amazingly this was written by a white women from ... moreScotland, which blows me away.Very difficult to be able to write with a a southern dialogue and tone that puts the reader Down by the Bayou in the early 20th century. Arletta is a young very poor gal who lives with her Mambo in a shack in Louisiana. Her Papa ( grandad)has pass and all she has is a few remaining items and a love of learning.A heart rendering story. less

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