also emphasizes the process of womanhood in a colonial country. Beka Lamb is a story that focuses on the process of womanhood and the development from Childhood to young adulthood. The combinations of colonial expectations, family expectations and educational expectations are all struggles that a young creole girl would face during this time. See also Bildungsroman References 1982 debut novels 1982 novels Belizean novels Historical novels Novels by Zee Edgell Novels set in Belize Young adult novels