Description
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize 2004. Winner of the 2005 Impac Award. The novel is compelling work of historical fiction that delves into the complex and morally charged world of antebellum Virginia. Set in the 1850s, the novel explores the lives of both enslaved and free African Americans, as well as white slaveowners, in a region where slavery has become an entrenched and accepted institution. At its core, the story revolves around the character of Henry Townsend, a black man who becomes a slaveowner himself, an uncommon occurrence in that time and place. As the narrative unfolds, the novel weaves together a rich tapestry of characters and their interconnected lives, revealing the intricate web of relationships and power dynamics in this deeply divided society.
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