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Book Discussion: "Black Cake" by Charmaine Wilkerson

"Black Cake," a novel by Charmaine Wilkerson. Discussion moderated by library staff. Light refreshments will be available.

In Charmaine Wilkerson's debut novel, Black Cake, two estranged siblings, Byron and Benny, are brought together by their mother's death and the secrets she left behind. Eleanor Bennett's passing reveals a puzzling inheritance: a traditional Caribbean black cake and a voice recording. As they uncover the story of a young swimmer who fled her island home under suspicion of murder, Byron and Benny must confront their family’s hidden past and their own fractured relationship. This moving tale explores how secrets, betrayals, and memories can shape a family’s history and future.