With their stories colliding in the most unexpected of ways, Ruby and Eleanor will both make decisions that shape the trajectory of their lives.

But having a baby-and fitting in-is easier said than done. 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 William hails from one of DC’s elite wealthy Black families, and his parents don’t let just anyone into their fold. The House of Eve Paperback Deckle Edge, Februby Sadeqa Johnson (Author) 2,363 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle 14.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0. When she meets the handsome William Pride at Howard University, they fall madly in love. Eleanor Quarles arrives in Washington, DC, with ambition and secrets. 'THE HOUSE OF EVE is a luminous, moving read Sadeqa Johnson deftly contrasts two historical heroines to great effect: high school student Ruby, smart as a whip and hoping to be the first woman of her family to attend college, and country girl Eleanor, struggling to meet the high social standards of her wealthy Black in-laws. 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. 1950s Philadelphia: fifteen-year-old Ruby Pearsall is on track to becoming the first in her family to attend college, in spite of having a mother more interested in keeping a man than raising a daughter. The House of Eve: Totally heartbreaking and unputdownable historical fiction - Kindle edition by Johnson, Sadeqa. I was completely surprised by the ending of this beautifully told and written book.” -Reese Witherspoon “A triumph of historical fiction” ( The Washington Post ) 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. 'Sadeqa Johnson has a unique talent for shining light on lesser-known chapters of American history and bringing them fully, vibrantly to life. Follow the Author Sadeqa Johnson The House of Eve (Center Point Large Print) Library Binding Large Print, Apby Sadeqa Johnson (Author) 2,286 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle 14.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0.00 Free with your Audible trial Library Binding 39.95 1 New from 39. REESE’S FEBRUARY 2023 BOOK CLUB PICK AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “Amazing…These two women’s lives intersect in the most wonderful and unlikely of ways.

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