title: The Girl from the Sugar Plantation
author: Maas, Sharon
description: ‘ I loved, loved, loved this. An easy 5 stars. One of my top reads of this year… wonderful. ’  Goodreads Reviewer , 5 stars   An unputdownable story of a woman in search of the truth, the man she falls in love with, and the devastation of the Second World War.    1934, Guyana:  All her life,  Mary Grace  has wanted to know the truth about who her parents really are. As the mixed-race daughter of two white plantation owners, her childhood has been clouded by whispered rumours, and the circumstances of her birth have been kept a closely guarded secret…    Aunt Winnie  is the only person Mary Grace can confide in. Feeling lost and lonely, her place in society uncertain, Mary Grace decides to forge her own path in the world. And she finds herself unexpectedly falling for charming and affluent  Jock Campbell , a planter with revolutionary ideas.  But, with the onset of the  Second World War , their lives will be changed forever. And Mary Grace and Jock will be faced with the hardest decision of all – to fight for freedom or to follow their hearts…   An utterly compelling and evocative story about the heart-breaking choices men and women had to make during a time of unimaginable change. Perfect for fans of Kate Morton, Dinah Jefferies and Kate Furnivall.    What readers are saying about  The Girl From The Sugar Plantation:    ‘This is  a powerful book of love, relationships and trust.  What great writing from a great author…  Five Stars! ’  Stardust Book Reviews , 5 stars  ‘ The Girl from the Sugar Plantation  is  a beautifully written story that has it all . I whizzed through this beautiful book,  unable to put it down . A wonderful and heartrending story with lovely characters. Very highly recommended.’  Goodreads Reviewer , 5 stars  ‘ An epic story of family deceit, love and identity set against a stunning backdrop…   I adored  The Girl From The Sugar Plantation  and recommend it highly . Maas has brought us  a wonderfully written piece of historical fiction .’  Bloomin' Brilliant Books   'The  gripping, evocative and poignant story  of a young girl's difficult transition into womanhood amidst a time of turmoil.’  Mrs Blog’s Books   ‘ Loved it!!! Really absorbing story … Sharon Maas weaves a fine tale and remains  one of my go-to authors .’  MetLineReader   ‘This novel again read like a film, the setting is stunningly vivid and the colours build up to form quite a picture of history and culture. The plot is nicely done, steady and builds to a  climax of twists and secrets .  The Girl from the Sugar Plantation  is a fascinating read!’  The Book Trail , 5 stars  ‘I practically read this book in one sitting. I became invested in this story from the opening line and it held my attention to the very last.  I highly recommend this book, not only to lovers of historical fiction, but anyone who just