Martha Southgate Book order

Martha Southgate crafts compelling narratives rich with psychological insight. Her work often delves into the complexities of human relationships and the search for identity. Through masterfully drawn characters and a penetrating style, she explores deeper truths about the human experience. Her writing invites readers to contemplate life's intricacies and our place within them.

2006
Third Girl from the Left
286 pages
11 hours of reading
3.9(62)Add rating
Angela's journey from Oklahoma to Los Angeles during the blaxploitation era explores themes of ambition and familial conflict. As she pursues fame, her relationship with her mother, Mildred—who bears the scars of the 1921 Tulsa race riots—deteriorates, leading to years of silence. The narrative shifts when Angela's daughter, Tamara, a filmmaker, seeks to bridge the gap between them, prompting a confrontation with their unspoken issues and the complexities of their shared history.
2002
The Fall of Rome
224 pages
8 hours of reading
3.8(71)Add rating
The story follows a bright African American student navigating the challenges of being the only person of color at a prestigious New England prep school. Through her experiences, she confronts issues of race, class, and the journey toward self-acceptance. The narrative offers a candid exploration of her struggles and triumphs in an environment where she feels both out of place and determined to carve her own identity.

Third Girl from the Left

The Fall of Rome