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Scarlet Birthright

What They Left Behind
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A Summer of Passion. A Lifetime of Consequences.

When free-spirited Joromi Enoch falls hard for a mesmerizing dancer on a humid 1969 night in Trinidad, their brief but fiery affair ignites everything he's ever known. Yet under his father's harsh gaze, and faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Joromi abandons the woman he loves and flees to America, leaving behind his unborn daughter.

Decades later, in Port of Spain, that daughter, Trisha, grows up sheltered by grandparents who refuse to let her feel unwanted. Still, questions of identity, longing, and the heartbreak of her father's absence shape every choice she makes. Torn between following her own fierce desires and living a life of caution, Trisha's journey echoes her parents' fateful decisions, and dares to rewrite their legacy.

From the sizzling backyards of 1960s Trinidad to the punishing winters of 1980s New York City, Scarlet Birthright brilliantly contrasts two worlds, uniting them through the bonds of family, the ghosts of the past, and an unbreakable pull toward home.

Why You'll Love This Novel

  • A Life-Altering Spark: Witness the impulsive choice that sets Joromi on a collision course with family, identity, and legacy-its aftershocks echoing across decades.
  • Vivid Caribbean Setting: Immerse yourself in Trinidad's lush beauty and folklore, where family legacies run deep as the island's roots.
  • Generations of Heartache: Follow Trisha's poignant struggle to find her place and finally confront the father she never knew.
  • Ancestral Magic: Spirits, legends, and cultural traditions weave through every page, reminding us how the past guides our future.
  • A Story of Hope & Redemption: Watch as one family's destiny unfolds across decades and oceans, revealing the power of forgiveness and second chances.

Buy now to immerse yourself in a novel where passion transcends distance, heartbreak challenges fate, and one family's destiny unfolds across oceans and decades.

Product Details

PublisherDkj Enterprises: Discovery and Key
Publish DateApril 04, 2025
Pages178
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconPaperback / softback
EAN/UPC9798991590976
Dimensions8.5 X 5.5 X 0.4 inches | 0.5 pounds
BISAC Categories: Family & Parenting

About the Author

SCARLET IBIS JAMES brings worlds to life where African spirits commune with their diasporic descendants, weaving Caribbean legacy with modern truths. Born in Trinidad and now based in New York City, she crafts stories that bridge islands and boroughs, generations and cultures. When not writing, James can be found dining with her family all over New York City, hunting for the perfect roti in Queens, collecting stories on subway rides, or tending to her beloved Aglaonema Wishes plant, Rosie, in her Harlem apartment. Visit her at www.scarletibisjames.com.

Reviews

"A raw, emotional novella about love, abandonment, regret, and redemption ... messy, real, and haunting in the best way." -Literary Titan

"A riveting tale about love, family, and figuring out where you belong ... I devoured this book in one sitting." -Readers' Favorite

"James' lyrical tale reads like an imagistic poem ... a must-read for lovers of language and literature." -Joseph Ferguson

" I would recommend this book to anyone who loves fiction and an entertaining story. I really loved this book. The idea of it ending made me want to read it slower so that it doesn't end. The book is so entertaining, and it teaches a lot about Caribbean culture and the lifestyles in Trinidad." -eBookFairs

"It hangs true. We feel the emotions of each character, and we understand their choices, even if we ourselves do not approve. Like life itself - messy, tangled, surprising - Birthright puts us in the shoes and souls of a family with drama and differences." -Britni Pepper, Author

"Scarlet Birthright resonated with me on a personal level. It's a novella exploring themes of love, family and abandonment" -Amanda Coreishy, Author.

"The novel is both sensual and heartbreaking, a reminder that chasing stability can sometimes mean giving up the very things that make life worth living. Five out of five stars from me!" -Невена Паскалева, Author

"This is a book about love in its many forms. Grandparents Mary and Cecil forgo their dreams to care for Trisha. The scene where they decide is one of several in the book that crescendo to a pitch that brought me to tears. It resonated with me as someone who passed up opportunities I knew wouldn't be the best for my children." -Saskia Valentine, Author

"The perfect read during spa visits, salon appointments, or short jaunt compliments of your favorite airline -trust me, you will not regret diving into this one!" -C. Elyse, Author

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