Pulitzer Prize Fiction Winner

The Keepers of the House

by Shirley Ann Grau

Summary

A multi-generational saga of a wealthy Alabama family that is torn apart when a long-held secret about a biracial marriage and family history is revealed.

Historical Context & Significance

Grau faced significant backlash in the South for the book's themes; she even received threats from the KKK after the Pulitzer win.