The novel follows the lives of two main characters, Jadine Childs and Son, who come from vastly different backgrounds. Jadine is a young, educated African American woman from the United States, while Son is a mysterious, enigmatic black man who has a tumultuous past and a deep connection to the island.

Their paths cross when Jadine accompanies a wealthy white couple, Valerian and Margaret Street, to the island where they own a luxurious vacation home. Son is employed as a caretaker on the Streets' property. As Jadine and Son become involved romantically, their relationship becomes a focal point for exploring themes of race, identity, and the legacy of colonialism.

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