Description
Set against the backdrop of a Louisiana sugar plantation in 1828, this novel plunges into the complex and fraught relationship between Manon Gaudet, the unhappy wife of the plantation owner, and Sarah, the enslaved woman gifted to her as a wedding present. As Manon's life unravels amidst her husband's financial ruin and the simmering tensions of the era, she grapples with her own sense of ownership and subjugation. The narrative, told from Manon's perspective, explores themes of power, dependency, and the multifaceted meanings of property—both human and material—in the antebellum South. Valerie Martin masterfully crafts a story that is both a searing indictment of slavery and a profound examination of the psychological bonds that can form in the most oppressive circumstances.
Available Editions
paperback
Nan A. Talese
Published Jan 1, 2003
196 pages
ISBN: 038550408X
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Details
First Published
2003
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Property by Valerie Martin.