The coming-of-age story of one of Jamaica Kincaid\'s most admired creations--newly available in paperback Lucy, a teenage girl from the West Indies, comes to North America to work as an au pair for Lewis and Mariah and their four children.
With mingled anger and compassion, Lucy scrutinizes the assumptions and verities of h.
Yet, alomst at once, Lucy begins to notice cracks in their beautiful facade.
Lewis and Mariah are a thrice-blessed couple--handsome, rich, and seemingly happy.
The coming-of-age story of one of Jamaica Kincaid\'s most admired creations--newly available in paperback Lucy, a teenage girl from the West Indies, comes to North America to work as an au pair for Lewis and Mariah and their four children