Sweet Rum Water
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Last published Thu, Jul 9, 2026
"Sweet Rum Water" follows the story of a shy and homely Dahlia from Baltimore, Maryland who falls in love with an unlikely stranger in the early 1900s. The two find a deep connection and embark on a journey of love and self-discovery.
Can Dahlia take the challenge and the complexities of interracial relationships during a time of segregation and discrimination while also discovering what it means to be herself outside her family?
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