The West Indian

"The West Indian is a mystery, a romance, a slice of historical fiction, and a narrative of colonial life in Jamaica. It may also be seen as the origin story of Heathcliff of Wuthering Heights. Sent to the Caribbean in an arranged marriage, Martha Grant is surrounded by vivid (sometimes monstrous) characters; she uncovers her husband's incestuous relationship with his half-sister, but resolves to make the best of her situation because of her love for the island. Full of the detail and flavour of life in the 1700s, with its sights and sounds and natural history, The West Indian picks up speed as it races towards its shocking conclusion."--Page 4 of cover