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Frangipani

by Célestine Vaite
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In Tahiti, it's a well-known fact that women are wisest, mothers know best, and Materena Mahi knows best of all—or so everyone except for her own daughter thinks, in this heartwarming novel about the love that holds up the foundation of every mother-daughter relationship.
Materena starts her new job as a professional cleaner at the same time she becomes the mother of her beautiful baby girl. Leilani is a challenge almost from the start, posing questions ("Why doesn't it snow in Tahiti?") that seem to Materena not worthy of wondering about. Soon enough, mother and daughter are engaged in a rug-of war that rests the hands of their mutual love. 
Materena is determined her girl will grow to be a smart, considerate, take no-nonsense young woman. But when Leilani meets Horu, a handsome boy and a heartbreaker for sure, Materena must figure out what is best for her daughter—and for herself.
"This story of love, gossip and growing up (even at 40) has all the irresistible freshness of a warm breeze." —Publisher's Weekly

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  • English