Description
Set against the vibrant yet deeply segregated America of the 1950s, this sweeping historical novel follows two Black women whose lives converge through love, ambition, and an unexpected pregnancy. Ruby seeks a future beyond the limitations imposed on her in Philadelphia, while Eleanor navigates the pressures of respectability, marriage, and family in Washington, D.C. As both women confront society’s harsh judgments and the difficult choices available to them, the novel explores motherhood, class, race, friendship, and the enduring power of hope. Richly atmospheric and emotionally resonant, it offers a compelling portrait of women determined to claim their own destinies.
Available Editions
paperback
Simon & Schuster
Published Jan 1, 2024
ISBN: 9781982197377
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Details
First Published
2023
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson.