Yellow Crocus

Moments after Lisbeth is born, she is taken from her mother and given to Mattie, an enslaved wet nurse who has been separated from her own infant son to care for Lisbeth. This begins an intense relationship that shapes both women's lives for decades. Lisbeth grows up in privilege but experiences loneliness with her overwhelmed mother and distant, slave-owning father. As she matures, Mattie becomes more like family to her than her own relatives. Lisbeth's visits to the slaves' quarters expose her to a lively and loving community, deepening her connection with Mattie. The novel explores whether two women in such different circumstances can form a meaningful bond without facing consequences. This is a story of unlikely love that follows the journeys of these two very different women as each seeks freedom and dignity. This revised edition includes editorial revisions.