Spanning four decades and three continents,Bitter Honeyis a story about a mother and daughter divided by long buried secrets, struggling to understand each other as they forge their own paths, from the internationally bestselling author of In Every Mirror Shes Black.

1978:A scholarship draws Nancyfrom Gambias warmth into Stockholms frigid winter. When her friendship with charismatic scholar Lars blossoms into something more, she thinks she may have finally found her place. But theres more to Lars than his charming persona, and Nancy is about to discover the danger of being drawn into his world

2006:Tinahas had her taste of fame as Swedens sweetheart pop princess, representing her country at Eurovision. But beneath her glittery faade, shes uncertain who she really is. Her mother, Nancy, seems desperate to keep the past under wraps, but will the unexpected appearance of Tinas fathera man she has long thought deadhelp open the door to self-discovery?

Nancy just wants to protect her daughter from making the same mistakes she did, but Tina longs for the freedom to mess up, knowing her mother will always be there to support her. The two women love each other unconditionally, but can they learn to trust each other as well?

This poignant novel delves deep into the complicated relationships between mothers and daughters and delivers a warm, heartfelt story of love, forgiveness, and women finding their voices.