Hope & Glory
Hope & Glory
When Glory returns to Peckham from her seemingly-glamorous life in LA to mourn the sudden death of her father, she arrives to find her previously-close family has fallen apart in her absence. Her brother, Victor, has been jailed; her sister, Faith, appears to have lost her independence and ambition; and their mother, Celeste, is headed towards a breakdown. Glory is thrown by their disarray, and rather than returning to America she decides to stay and try to bring them together again. However, when she unearths a huge family secret, Glory risks losing everyone in her pursuit of the truth.
Praise for Hope & Glory…
“A sweeping, rich tale that explores family, secrets, loss, love and redemption.” — Bolu Babalola, author of LOVE IN COLOUR and HONEY & SPICE
“Such a compelling world…the book and the characters themselves, stayed with me long after I’d turned the final pages.” — Candice Carty-Williams, author of QUEENIE and PEOPLE PERSON
“A glorious ode to family life, love and loss. Jendella’s writing is effortless.” —Yomi Adegoke, author of THE LIST
“Jendella Benson has created a story that is intricate, beautiful and so very real. I held my breath, gasped out loud and devoured every gorgeous page. Just brilliant.” — Dorothy Koomson, author of THE ICE CREAM GIRLS and MY OTHER HUSBAND
Made the most anticipated lists for Marie Claire, Goodreads, Essence, Stylist.
Featured on BuzzFeed, Bustle, BBC Women’s Hour & NBC News.
“A sumptuous and satisfying meditation on family and the meaning of home.”
–– Publisher’s Weekly
“Benson’s greatest success is her ability to write characters and family dynamics that feel deeply authentic.”
–– Kirkus Reviews