A Habit of the Blood

by Lois Battle

Book Overview

Born to one of Jamaica's oldest and most powerful families, Ceci Baron has been rootless since childhood. Two desertions-first by her father and then by Paul Strangman, the idealistic but ambitious... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0140261699
• ISBN13: 9780140261691
• Release Date: March 2001
• Publisher: Penguin Group
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.0" x 7.7"

Customer Reviews

A good habit to pick up

Reading Lois Battle's "Habit of the Blood" you'll be transported to the lush Caribbean, underneath of which simmers social and political unrest. This is the story of Ceci Baron, a 30-something with wanderlust and a prestigious family pedigree. After years of travelling, she returns to her native Jamaica to face up to family issues and become reacquainted with the love of her life.There are several interesting story threads, from Ceci's dysfunctional fmaily to her taboo romance with one of Jamaica's prominent leaders. Battle writes wonderful discriptions of Jamaica and very convincing dialogue.