Description
Set in the aftermath of the Civil War, this atmospheric historical novel follows three generations of Black women whose lives are shaped by healing, folklore, and the enduring wounds of slavery. In a Southern community struggling to rebuild, a gifted rootworker and her daughter confront the tensions between tradition and change as old loyalties, buried traumas, and dangerous suspicions begin to surface. Richly textured and immersive, the story explores motherhood, resilience, race, community, and the complex power of belief. It is a haunting portrait of women determined to shape their own futures in a world still marked by oppression.
Available Editions
paperback
HARPER COLLINS
Published Apr 1, 2021
ISBN: 9780008293956
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Details
First Published
2020
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Conjure Women by Afia Atakora.