23 - a book set in Dominica

It's week 23 and I'm very happy, because I couldn't wait this challenge! It's going to be a book set in Dominica.

I was a little girl when I discovered, that my name is actually the name of the country and I was so excited about it! I dreamt about visiting it for some time, but I'm afraid of flying, so my dream will probably never come true. But this year I decided to at least read something set in this country.

I did my research and I found some interesting titles, but most of them seemed a bit depressing. Finally I discovered:

Verses from atop the Mountain by Giftus R. John 

and I really hope I will enjoy it! Keep your fingers crossed for me! :)

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