And now she knows she must face her fears – and her ghosts – to find a new way forward for herself and her people.Ĭonjure Women, the debut novel by Afia Atakora takes us to the deep South of America to the events of the Civil War and the years afterwards. It has shaped her life and her mother’s before her. What secrets does she keep amidst the charred remains of the Big House? Which spells has she conjured to threaten their children? And why is she so wary of the charismatic preacher man who promises to save them all? When sickness sweeps across her tight-knit community, Rue finds herself the focus of suspicion.
But this new world brings new dangers, and Rue’s old magic may be no match for them. Times have changed since her mother Miss May Belle held the power to influence the life and death of her fellow slaves. The other is that Miss Rue – midwife, healer, crafter of curses – will know what to do.īut for once Rue doesn’t know. That’s one thing the people on the old plantation are sure of. The pale-skinned, black-eyed baby is a bad omen. I received a copy of this book from the publisher in return for an honest review.
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