Description
Spanning the upheaval of the Civil War and the uncertain dawn of Reconstruction, this novel follows Vyry, a young girl born into a world shaped by slavery and divided loyalties. Raised in the shadow of a white plantation owner who is also her father, Vyry’s life becomes a testament to endurance, love, and the fierce struggle for self-determination. As she confronts the shifting rules of freedom and the lingering violence of the past, the story illuminates the human cost of emancipation and the complex realities of family, power, and identity. With lyrical historical depth and emotionally grounded storytelling, Margaret Walker crafts a sweeping, character-driven narrative that resonates with themes of resilience, justice, and the long road toward belonging.
Available Editions
paperback
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published Jan 1, 1966
522 pages
ISBN: 9780395924952
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Details
First Published
1966
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Jubilee by Margaret Walker.