Vibrant story of a young girl who is the eldest of five siblings. Following the shattering of their family, brought on by a domineering, morally bankrupt mother, they are cast to the wind. It is set against the backdrop of the luscious, aromatic and enticing rhythms of Jamaica in the mid 1950's. The climate of superstitions, political corruption and misogynistic views of the time, are juxtaposed against the beauty of the island. While faced with the brutal reality of life, the characters face their challenges with grit, tenacious hope and a belief that love can be found despite the most horrific circumstances. Girlie is fallible. She stumbles and falls but ultimately she gets back up..