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.
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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.