Crooked Plow

Set in Brazil's impoverished Bahia hinterland, this acclaimed international bestseller follows two sisters who, after discovering an ancient knife under their grandmother's bed, unwittingly unleash a cycle of violence that irrevocably intertwines their fates. With themes of family, spirituality, and the lingering effects of slavery, the narrative unfolds as a gripping portrayal of subsistence farmers' lives in a post-abolition context. Shortlisted for the International Booker Prize 2024 and longlisted for the Dublin Literary Award, this poignant tale is celebrated as a modern masterpiece.