Wench
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
The bestselling debut novel from Dolen Perkins-Valdez, based on little-known fact, tells the story of four Black enslaved women in the years preceding the Civil War
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Dolen Perkins-Valdez crafts fiction and essays that appear in distinguished literary journals. Her works explore profound human experiences with narrative sensitivity and stylistic grace. The author focuses on themes that resonate deeply with readers, prompting introspection and thoughtful engagement. Her distinctive voice and literary skill establish her as a noteworthy contemporary writer.
Balm
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
The New York Times bestselling author of Wench and Take My Hand returns to the Civil War era in this powerful story of love and healing
Take My Hand
- 359 pages
- 13 hours of reading
The international word-of-mouth hit inspired by heartbreaking true events, Take My Hand is an unputdownable and inspiring story of a young Black nurse who risks everything to take a stand