<p><b>The sequel to Bernice L. McFadden''s incredible classic debut and the Richard and Judy 2021 Book Club pick, <i>Sugar</i></b><br><br>In <i>This Bitter Earth</i>, Sugar Lacey is on her way out of Bigelow, Arkansas, where she''d come to break with the past. With her worn leopard-print suitcase and her head held high, she walks past the prying eyes of its small-minded, cruel-hearted townsfolk, praying for the strength to keep going. She doesn''t stop until she arrives at her childhood home in Short Junction. Here she learns the truth about her parentage: a terrible tale of unrequited love, of one man''s enduring hatred, and of the black magic that has cursed generations of Lacey women. <br><br>A powerfully realised novel that brings back the unforgettable characters from <i>Sugar</i>, McFadden''s bestselling debut, <i>This Bitter Earth</i> is a testament to the ultimate triumph of the human spirit.<br><br><b><u>Reader reviews for <i>Sugar</i></u></b><br><br><b><i>''Such an enjoyable