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Dessa Rose
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Description
In 1829, in Kentucky, a pregnant black woman helped lead an uprising of a group of slaves headed to the market for sale. She was sentenced to death, but her hanging was delayed until after the birth of her baby. In North Carolina in 1830, a white woman living on an isolated farm was reported to have given sanctuary to runaway slaves. In Dessa Rose, Sherley A. Williams asks the question: What if these two women met? From there the story unfolds: two strong women, one black, one white, form a forbidden and ambivalent alliance; a bold scheme is hatched to win freedom; trust is slowly extended and cautiously accepted as the two women unite and discover greater strength together than alone. United by fate but divided by prejudice, these two women are locked in a thrilling battle for freedom, sisterhood, friendship, and love. Having this treasure of a book available again for new and more readers is not only necessary, it is imperative. Toni Morrison
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
256
Release Date:
2010-12-28
Publication Date:
2011-01-01
Publisher:
Harper Perennial
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
0062011251
ISBN13:
9780062011251
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
Weight:
327 g
Height:
133 cm
Width:
203 cm
Thickness:
16 cm
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The items bear minimal signs of past use, such as light scratches or memories in the form of markings. These signs of wear give the items a charming character and tell stories of their previous owners, while not affecting their functionality.
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