The Keepers of the House

The Keepers of the House

A â€œbeautifully writtenâ€ Pulitzer Prizeâ€“winning novel about prejudice and a distinguished familyâ€™s secrets in the American South (The Atlantic Monthly).

Seven generations of the Howland family have lived in the Alabama plantation home built by an ancestor who fought for Andrew Jackson in the War of 1812. Over the course of a century, the Howlands accumulated a fortune, fought for secession, and helped rebuild the South, establishing themselves as one of the most respected families in the state. But that history means little to Abigail Howland.
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The inheritor of the Howland manse, Abigail hides the long-buried secret of her grandfatherâ€™s thirty-year relationship with his African American mistress. Her fortunes reverse when her familyâ€™s mixed-race heritage comes to light and her communityâ€”locked in the prejudices of the 1960sâ€”turns its back on her. Faced with such deep-seated racism, Abigail is pushed to defend her family at all costs.
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A â€œnovel of real magnitude,â€ The Keepers of the House is an unforgettable story of family, tradition, and racial injustice set against the richly drawn backdrop of the American South (Kirkus Reviews).
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This ebook features an illustrated biography of Shirley Ann Grau, including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the authorâ€™s personal collection.
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Country USA
Manufacturer Open Road Media
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2012-04-10
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Open Road Media
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2012-04-10
Format	Kindle eBook

The Keepers of the House

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