Butterfly’s Child

In her engaging novel inspired by Puccini’s Madame Butterfly, internationally acclaimed author Angela Davis-Gardner explores the lives of Benjamin Franklin Pinkerton and his wife Kate as they bring a three-year-old Japanese boy to their Illinois farm. However, their decision soon leads to devastating consequences when their neighbors discover the boy's heritage. The story delves into themes of identity, acceptance, and the repercussions of societal prejudices.