The story spans the period from the late 1930's to the seventies. Jewel Spencer is the daughter of a middle class merchant in a Caribbean country. She falls in love with Courcey, an artisan. Their innocent affair is discovered and Courcey is forced to escape from the country. Hurt and confused Jewel leaves her comfortable surroundings and accepts work as a domestic servant. Years later, an old and emotionally battered Jewel (Dear Aunt), after having been shunted from relative to relative arrives at the home of Orville and Valerie Grandison.. Her interaction with their two children is both heartwarming and entertaining. Readers will love the last chapter. This story can be read and enjoyed by children and adults. Persons from the Caribbean living abroad will benefit from a wonderful, nostalgic experience.ABOUT THE AUTHORArnold F Ward is a graduate of York University in Toronto who resides on the beautiful island of Barbados, West Indies. He has won several international awards for his writing. Recognition has come from the BBC in the UK, Governments in South America and a branch of the United Nations. He is also a playwright and an actor and has written, directed and performed in several plays, commercials and a few feature films.His work, now available on Amazon.com has received excellent reviews. Please visit www.amazon.com/author/arnie_ward.dear_aunt.knock.OTHER BOOKS BY THIS AUTHOR: Knock and Wait.Sister SpencerGreatest Hits: A collection of prize-winning short stories.
