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The Keepers of the House

by Shirley Ann Grau
Allyson Johnson
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A "beautifully written" Pulitzer Prize–winning novel about prejudice and a distinguished family's secrets in the American South (The Atlantic Monthly).
Seven generations of the Howland family have lived in the Alabama plantation home built by an ancestor who fought for Andrew Jackson in the War of 1812. Over the course of a century, the Howlands accumulated a fortune, fought for secession, and helped rebuild the South, establishing themselves as one of the most respected families in the state. But that history means little to Abigail Howland.

The inheritor of the Howland manse, Abigail hides the long-buried secret of her grandfather's thirty-year relationship with his African American mistress. Her fortunes reverse when her family's mixed-race heritage comes to light and her community—locked in the prejudices of the 1960s—turns its back on her. Faced with such deep-seated racism, Abigail is pushed to defend her family at all costs.

A "novel of real magnitude," The Keepers of the House is an unforgettable story of family, tradition, and racial injustice set against the richly drawn backdrop of the American South (Kirkus Reviews).

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  • Release date

    September 19, 2023

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    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9798350873092
      • File size: 299092 KB
      • Duration: 10:23:06

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      What a privilege to discover an older book that turns out to be better than most contemporary fiction. We can thank Blackstone for this pleasure as we follow the Howland family over three eventful generations in the deep South. Given the quality of the writing, it's not surprising that the book won the Pulitzer in 1965. In an equally distinguished audio version, Anna Fields's dramatic reading brings each of the Howlands vividly to life. Since reproducing Southern accents often trips up even the most accomplished narrator, it's gratifying to hear a Southern voice that is totally convincing. J.C. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine

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