The great divide : a novel / Cristina Henríquez.
| Author/creator | Henríquez, Cristina, 1977- author. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication | New York, NY : Ecco, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2024] |
| Description | 321 pages : map ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | "A novel about the construction of the Panama Canal, following the intersecting lives of the local families fighting to protect their homeland, the West Indian laborers recruited to dig the waterway, and the white Americans who gained profit and glory for themselves"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Abstract | It is said that the canal will be the greatest feat of engineering in history. But first, it must be built. For Francisco, a local fisherman who resents the foreign powers clamoring for a slice of his country, nothing is more upsetting than the decision of his son, Omar, to work as a digger in the excavation zone. But for Omar, whose upbringing was quiet and lonely, this job offers a chance to finally find connection. Ada Bunting is a bold sixteen-year-old from Barbados who arrives in Panama as a stowaway alongside thousands of other West Indians seeking work. Alone and with no resources, she is determined to find a job that will earn enough money for her ailing sister's surgery. When she sees a young man-Omar-who has collapsed after a grueling shift, she is the only one who rushes to his aid. John Oswald has dedicated his life to scientific research and has journeyed to Panama in single-minded pursuit of one goal: eliminating malaria. But now, his wife, Marian, has fallen ill herself, and when he witnesses Ada's bravery and compassion, he hires her on the spot as a caregiver. This fateful decision sets in motion a sweeping tale of ambition, loyalty, and sacrifice. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Henriquez, Cristina, 1977- Great divide New York : HarperCollins Publishers, 2024 9780063291348 |
| Genre/form | Historical fiction. |
| Genre/form | Fiction. |
| Genre/form | Historical fiction. |
| Genre/form | History. |
| Genre/form | Novels. |
| Genre/form | Domestic fiction. |
| Genre/form | Novels. |
| Genre/form | Romans. |
| LCCN | 2023010962 |
| ISBN | 9780063291324 hardcover |
| ISBN | 0063291320 hardcover |
| ISBN | electronic book |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Themed Display - First Floor Reading Lounge | PS3608 .E565 G74 2024 | Themed Display - First Floor Reading Lounge | Want This? |