Beka Lamb

by Zee Edgell · 1986

Set in Belize, Beka Lamb records a few months in the life of fourteen‑year‑old Beka and her family. The novel weaves the politics of a small colony, the influence of a matriarchal society, and the dominating presence of the Catholic Church into a compelling portrait of ordinary life. Through subtle, rich descriptions of culture, society, and family, the story follows Beka’s coming‑of‑age as she navigates personal loss, her friendship with Troycie, and the broader struggle for Belize’s independence, reflecting her own maturation and search for identity.