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In this evocative novel set during the Civil War, award‑winning playwright and author J. California Cooper presents a powerful portrait of Always, a woman born into slavery, and follows her lineage across four generations. Through the lens of family life, the narrative exposes the harsh realities of slavery and the complex bonds within an African‑American family, while confronting the moral dilemmas faced by a slave mother whose fear of her children being separated drives her to desperate acts.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: J. California Cooper
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