Dark
Deed or Virgin Birth?
Who
is the father of Charity's
Child? 16-year-old Charity Baker has her own crazy ideas but even her
loyal friend Joanne finds them hard to believe.
Attractive enthusiast Charity joins the Crabapple Christian Fellowship
and a number of the 'Crabbies', including Alan the assistant pastor,
fall for her charms. When Charity shocks everyone by revealing that she
is pregnant, Alan is the prime suspect.
As the story reaches its disturbing climax, darkness is revealed in
unexpected places and we learn with Joanne that many things in
Charity’s life are not as they seem.
This powerful tale of teenage sexuality, religious fanaticism,
self-harm and other highly topical issues explores the struggles of two
young women striving to break free of cultural expectations and
oppression. |