Author, Beresford McLean brings a new novel to his fans, this one delves into a time when British culture dominates over those within Jamaica. Providence Ponds 500 pages are divided into four parts; each involves four generations of the King family between 1880-1920. The book closes with an afterword that provides insight into some of the issues in Jamaica over the years. Readers may want to read this section first, as it will definitely enrich the experience.
A mysterious Wiseman suddenly appears to a small group of seven individuals from Providence Pond just when matters were about to get out of hand. Asa, an aged shaman-like character, intends to begin a new branch of his Family within their community, and this scares some folks who are intimidated by the persecuting officials. But Asa leaves and does not return until much, much later bringing Congo King and Miss Hene along with him. There are numerous characters in Beresfords novel but Congo, the co-leader of the new branch of Asas Family, is the leading role.
When I began this project, I was under the mistaken impression that it would be about a cultural clash between two peoples. Instead, the story seems...
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