Buxton Spice introduces a vibrant new voice. Set in Guyana in the seventies, it features a spirited young narrator, Lula, growing up in a world of wonder and danger. Against the backdrop of a disintegrating society, Lula and her friends explore their emerging sexuality. Impressionistic, raw and intimate, Buxton Spice captures the essence of the end of childhood and innocence. The book is written in interesting vernacular.

Oonya Kempadoo was born in England of Guyanese parents. She was brought up in Guyana. She has lived in Europe, various islands in the Caribbean, and now lives in Granada.