This book investigates the complex relationship between globalization and the literary expressions of independence among Caribbean women writers. Helen Scott, drawing on her expertise in postcolonial literature, analyzes how writers such as Edwidge Danticat, Oonya Kempadoo, Jamaica Kincaid, Pauline Melville, and Janice Shinebourne articulate the sociopolitical realities of the post-independence Caribbean. The study argues that despite a perceived lesser political focus compared to male-dominated liberation literature, these women's works offer profound insights into the enduring dynamics of imperialism. Scott identifies specific aesthetic qualities that transcend geographical and historical limitations within their narratives.

The book is positioned as a scholarly examination of Caribbean women's literature in the context of globalization. Its focus on writers like Danticat and Kincaid suggests an engagement with contemporary postcolonial discourse. The analysis of 'fictions of independence' implies a critical perspective on national identity and the persistence of imperial influence. The work likely appeals to academics and students of literature, gender studies, and postcolonial theory.