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Black & African American - The House of Eve

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Book Synopsis: “Amazing…I was completely surprised by the ending of this beautifully told and written book.” —Reese Witherspoon “A triumph of historical fiction” (The Washington Post), an instant New York Times bestseller, and a Reese’s Book Club pick, set in 1950s Philadelphia and Washington, DC, that explores what it means to be a woman and a mother, and how much one is willing to sacrifice to achieve her greatest goal.1950s Philadelphia: fifteen-year-old Ruby Pearsall is on track to becoming the first in her family to attend college. But a taboo love affair threatens to pull her back down into the poverty and desperation that has been passed on to her like a birthright. Eleanor Quarles arrives in Washington, DC, with ambition and secrets. When she meets the handsome William Pride at Howard University, they fall madly in love. But William hails from one of DC’s elite wealthy Black families, and his parents don’t let just anyone into their fold. Eleanor hopes that a baby will make her finally feel at home in William’s family and grant her the life she’s been searching for. But having a baby—and fitting in—is easier said than done. With their stories colliding in the most unexpected of ways, Ruby and Eleanor will both make decisions that shape the trajectory of their lives.

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Introducing the captivating and poignant novel that has taken the literary world by storm - The House of Eve. This thought-provoking historical fiction is a must-read for anyone looking to be swept away by a story that explores the powerful themes of love, sacrifice, and the pursuit of dreams. With its expertly crafted narrative and rich character development, it's no wonder that Reese Witherspoon herself was left amazed by the surprising ending of this beautifully written book.

Transport yourself back to 1950s Philadelphia and Washington, DC, where you'll meet Ruby Pearsall, a determined fifteen-year-old girl defying odds to become the first college-goer in her family. But amidst her dreams of a brighter future, she finds herself tangled in a forbidden love affair that threatens to pull her back into the poverty and desperation that she has fought so hard to overcome.

Enter Eleanor Quarles, a woman with secrets and a burning ambition who arrives in Washington, DC. When she meets the captivating William Pride, the pair fall deeply in love. However, hurdles stand in their path - William's wealthy Black family, who are wary of outsiders entering their fold. Determined to belong, Eleanor believes that a baby will win her the acceptance and life she craves. But as any mother knows, having a baby is no small feat, and fitting into a world not meant for you is even more challenging.

As the lives of Ruby and Eleanor intersect in the most unexpected of ways, the choices they make will reverberate throughout their lives. Will they sacrifice everything to achieve their greatest goals, or will love and motherhood force them to reassess their priorities and redefine their paths?

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