The Poisonwood Bible

The Poisonwood Bible

Barbara Kingsolver - 2019

Overview

This suspenseful epic chronicles the tragic unraveling and remarkable reconstruction of one family. The story is narrated by the wife and four daughters of Nathan Price, a fervent evangelical Baptist who relocates his family to the Belgian Congo in 1959. Their journey transforms everything they brought from home, from garden seeds to their deeply held beliefs, on African soil.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in historical fiction set in Africa.
• Those who appreciate multi-generational family sagas.
• Individuals drawn to stories of cultural encounters and personal resilience.

Key features

• Language: English
• Pages: 640
• Binding: Paperback
• Publisher: Faber and Faber
• Year: 2019
• ISBN: 9780571339792