Dessa Rose

by Williams, Sherley Anne

This acclaimed historical novel is based on two actual incidents: In 1829 in Kentucky, a pregnant black woman helped lead an uprising of a group of slaves headed to the market for sale. She was sentenced to death, but her hanging was delayed until after the birth of her baby. In North Carolina in 1830, a white woman living on an isolated farm was reported to have given sanctuary to runaway slaves. In Dessa Rose, the author asks the question: "What if these two women met?"From there the story unfolds: two strong women, one black, one white, form a forbidden and ambivalent alliance; a bold scheme is hatched to win freedom; trust is slowly extended and cautiously accepted as the two women unite and discover greater strength together than alone. United by fate but divided by prejudice, these two women are locked in a thrilling battle for freedom, sisterhood, friendship, and love.

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New York: William Morrow and Company, 1986. Hardcover. 236p., inscribed by Williams, then signed by her on the title page, very good second printing in cloth-backed boards and unclipped dust jacket. First novel by the African American author. Powerful, haunting evocation of the relationship between two women, a slave and the woman who 'owns' her.
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Macmillan, UK, 1987. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Fine. Hardcover. 236 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Macmillan, UK, 1987. First Edition. This is the first UK edition. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in very good condition and comes in fine dust jacket. More specifically: Boards have no wear, rubbing or soiling. Dust jacket is in excellent… Read more about this item
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London England: Macmillan, 1987. Hardback. Very slight waterstain mark to top edge of spine of D/J. In 1829 in Kentucky a pregnant black woman was sentenced to death for leading an uprising of slves being herded to market: her hanging was delayed until after the birth of her child. (It was, after all, valuable property). One year later, in North… Read more about this item
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New York: William Morrow & Co, 1986. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Good/Very Good/Good/Very Good. Type: Ex-Library 1986/1st Edition. This story tells how two women, one white, one black, confronted their time. In 1829 in Kentucky, a pregnant black woman helped lead an uprising of a group of slaves headed to the market for sale. She was sentenced to death,… Read more about this item
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Dessa Rose : A Riveting Story of the South During Slavery

Dessa Rose : A Riveting Story of the South During Slavery

by Sherley Anne Williams

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