Raised in the UK by her reclusive father, a diplomat, April grapples with a profound sense of detachment. Sent to boarding school, she embarks on her first visit to Trinidad, a land both alluring and unfamiliar, to spend summer with her grandmother. However, her idyllic vacation takes a terrifying turn when she becomes the victim of a chilling kidnapping scheme.
As the drama unfolds, April uncovers a hidden chapter in her family's history. Her great, great grandmother, a figure of immense strength during the island's turbulent colonial past, becomes a beacon of inspiration, empowering April to confront her fears and understand the enigmatic man she calls father.
Meanwhile, Dexter, haunted by a deeply buried secret, must confront the trauma of the past as it threatens to shatter the life he has meticulously built.
The Return is the second installment in a captivating series exploring the Caribbean's rich tapestry of history and culture. Following Conquerabia: The Struggle for Identity, which chronicles the search for identity amidst the island's colonial legacy, The Return delves deeper into the themes of family, resilience, and the enduring impact of the past, drawing inspiration from the author's personal experiences working at the Trinidad and Tobago High Commission in London.