The White Woman on the Green Bicycle - Monique Roffey

A beautifully written, unforgettable novel of a troubled marriage,
set against the lush landscape and political turmoil of Trinidad


Monique Roffey's Orange Prize-shortlisted novel is a gripping portrait
of postcolonialism that stands among great works by Caribbean writers
like Jamaica Kincaid and Andrea Levy.

When George and Sabine Harwood arrive in Trinidad from England, George
is immediately seduced by the beguiling island, while Sabine feels
isolated, heat-fatigued, and ill-at-ease. As they adapt to new
circumstances, their marriage endures for better or worse, despite
growing political unrest and racial tensions that affect their daily
lives. But when George finds a cache of letters that Sabine has hidden
from him, the discovery sets off a devastating series of consequences
as other secrets begin to emerge.