Mother Of Pearl by Melinda Haynes
Set in the racially charged atmosphere of 1950s Mississippi, this evocative novel weaves the lives of two unlikely friends, a white girl named Valuable Korner and a black woman named Joody Two Sun. As they navigate the complexities of their small Southern town, they uncover deep-seated secrets and confront societal prejudices. Their bond, forged through shared struggles and resilience, challenges the boundaries of race and class, ultimately revealing the transformative power of love and understanding in a world divided by color and circumstance.
- Published
- 1999
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 432
- Original Language
- English
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