' One of the most haunting books you could ever wish to read'it is stunning
- moving exciting & wonderful' Lenny Henry Set in the deep American south between the wars this is the classic tale of Celie a young poor black girl. Raped repeatedly by her father she loses two children & then is married off to a man who treats her no better than a slave. She is separated from her sister Nettie & dreams of becoming like the glamorous Shug Avery a singer & rebellious black woman who has taken charge of her own destiny. Gradually Celie discovers the support of women that enables her to leave the past behind & begin a new life.