Mauritius

Unearthed
by Claire Ratinon

Born in the UK to Mauritian parents, Claire Ratinon grew up with no real sense of connection to the natural world around her. This book tells the story of how, inspired by her experience of community gardening in the USA, Claire left London for the English countryside in the hope of reconnecting with the natural world on her own terms. This gentle but often heartbreaking story examines themes of roots, identity, connection and food, and reveals how her sense of belonging was challenged by the racism in her locale and beyond.

Chatto & Windus, 2022
ISBN 9781784744472