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It is never clear to Elizabeth whether the mission school principal's cruel revelation of her origins is at the bottom of her mental breakdown.

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This is book 342 of 1272 in 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die. (authoritative list)

Preceded by Fear of Flying, and followed by The Siege of Krishnapur.

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  1. Bessie Head (Author)

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Publication Date: 1972
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