The great divide : a novel
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321 pages : map ; 24 cm
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It is said that the canal will be the greatest feat of engineering in history. But first, it must be built. For Francisco, a local fisherman who resents the foreign powers clamoring for a slice of his country, nothing is more upsetting than the decision of his son, Omar, to work as a digger in the excavation zone. But for Omar, whose upbringing was quiet and lonely, this job offers a chance to finally find connection. Ada Bunting is a bold sixteen-year-old from Barbados who arrives in Panama as a stowaway alongside thousands of other West Indians seeking work. Alone and with no resources, she is determined to find a job that will earn enough money for her ailing sister’s surgery. When she sees a young man—Omar—who has collapsed after a grueling shift, she is the only one who rushes to his aid. John Oswald has dedicated his life to scientific research and has journeyed to Panama in single-minded pursuit of one goal: eliminating malaria. But now, his wife, Marian, has fallen ill herself, and when he witnesses Ada’s bravery and compassion, he hires her on the spot as a caregiver. This fateful decision sets in motion a sweeping tale of ambition, loyalty, and sacrifice.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Henríquez, C. (2024). The great divide: a novel . HarperCollins Publishers.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Henríquez, Cristina, 1977-. 2024. The Great Divide: A Novel. HarperCollins Publishers.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Henríquez, Cristina, 1977-. The Great Divide: A Novel HarperCollins Publishers, 2024.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Henríquez, Cristina. The Great Divide: A Novel HarperCollins Publishers, 2024.

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