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A review by jess_mango
The Confessions of Frannie Langton by Sara Collins
4.0
Powerful novel about Frannie Langton, a woman who grew up in Jamaica as a house slave on a sugar plantation. As a young adult, her master moved with her to London where she was "free" yet was given to a family friend to work as a servant in their home. Frannie was taught to read and write by her master while in Jamaica which makes her even more of an oddity in London: a black woman who can read.
The novel is told in a series of letters that Frannie is writing from prison. She is jailed after being accused of the double murder of her employers. The murder is a big scandal and London papers avidly cover the case accusing Frannie of being a witch, a whore, and more.
I really enjoyed this one. It was a twisty thrilling read that was deeper than other thrillers due to the exploration of race and class. Frannie is a strong lead female character that was oppressed due to her race, class, and gender. I highly recommend this book!
The novel is told in a series of letters that Frannie is writing from prison. She is jailed after being accused of the double murder of her employers. The murder is a big scandal and London papers avidly cover the case accusing Frannie of being a witch, a whore, and more.
I really enjoyed this one. It was a twisty thrilling read that was deeper than other thrillers due to the exploration of race and class. Frannie is a strong lead female character that was oppressed due to her race, class, and gender. I highly recommend this book!