Frangipani House

Frangipani House, set in Guyana, Frangipani house is the story of mama King, trapped by infirmity, but ultimately indomitable. she becomes too much to handle for her family, who send her away to frangipani house, a dreary claustrophobic rest home-but mama king does not give in. She makes her mark-first through anguish, then near madness, and finally by escape to the dangerous and dirty world of the poor. Frangipani House is a beautifully written protest at institutions that isolate and a way of life that denies respect and responsibilityfor the weak.