Description
Set on bucolic Martha’s Vineyard in the 1950s, this novel centers on the wedding day of Shelby Coles, the daughter of a prominent, affluent African-American family whose standing is both a shield and a burden. As preparations unfold within the tight-knit “Oval,” a proud, insular community of the island’s best and brightest, private histories, social expectations, and unspoken tensions surface in ways no celebration can contain. Dorothy West’s incisive, character-driven storytelling captures the delicate choreography of class, race, and belonging—where love, reputation, and legacy are constantly negotiated. With its rich sense of place and sharp emotional realism, the book turns a single day into a revealing portrait of community life and the costs of maintaining appearances.
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paperback
Anchor
Published Jan 1, 1996
256 pages
ISBN: 9780385471442
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Details
First Published
1995
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Wedding by Dorothy West.