Acquiring books and reading them are entirely two different hobbies. I must say in the last few years, I have been working on curating my home library and working out what criteria I want to set to grow my stacks.

In this book stack series, I am sharing books I’ve previously read and reviewed from NetGalley and want to obtain a physical copy for my home library.

I reviewed, “The Secret Life of Winnie Cox: Slavery, Forbidden Love and Tragedy” by Sharon Maas and have thought of the story over the years. Recently, I came across it again when looking back on my older reviews on my blog. I reviewed this book back in 2016 and remember enjoying the story and it left quite an impression on me that I haven’t forgotten. Have you read this book? Have you heard of it before?

About the Book:

1910, South America. A time of racial tension and poverty. A time where forbidden love must remain a secret.

Winnie Cox lives a privileged life of dances and dresses on her father’s sugar cane plantation. Life is sweet in the kingdom of sugar and Winnie along with her sister Johanna, have neither worries nor responsibilities, they are birds of paradise, protected from the poverty in the world around them.

But everything can change in a heartbeat …

When Winnie falls in love with George Quint, the post-office boy, a ‘darkie’ from the other side, she soon finds herself slipping into a double life. And as she withdraws from her family, she discovers a shocking secret about those whom are closest to her. Now, more than ever, Winnie is determined to prove her love for George, whatever price she must pay and however tragic the consequences might be.

Check out last week’s book pick HERE

May this series inspire you and perhaps you will discover books you want to add to your stacks.

Stephanie Hopkins