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Conjure Women

by Afia Atakora
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Uncovering long-buried secrets of a midwife on plantation.

Conjure Women is a captivating historical fiction novel that delves deep into the lives of slaves and their families on a southern plantation. Through the story of Rue, a midwife and healer, readers are taken on a journey that explores the power of magic and the resilience of the human spirit. The book highlights the complexity of relationships, love, loss, and the will to survive that is relatable to readers of any background. The book's intricate plot and unforgettable characters are sure to leave readers feeling more aligned with the power of empathy and compassion.

  • James Fenimore Cooper Prize (2021)
  • RUSA CODES Reading List for Historical Fiction (2021)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Conjure Women

by Afia Atakora
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ISBN: 9780008293956
Authors: Afia Atakora
Publisher: Haper Collins Publ. UK
Date of Publication: 2021-04-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Magical Realism
Goodreads rating: 3.89
(rated by 17039 readers)

Description

The pale-skinned, black-eyed baby is a bad omen. That’s one thing the people on the old plantation are sure of. The other is that Miss Rue – midwife, healer, crafter of curses – will know what to do.But for once Rue doesn’t know. Times have changed since her mother Miss May Belle held the power to influence the life and death of her fellow slaves. Freedom has come. The master’s Big House lies in ruins. But this new world brings new dangers, and Rue’s old magic may be no match for them.When sickness sweeps across her tight-knit community, Rue finds herself the focus of suspicion. What secrets does she keep amidst the charred remains of the Big House? Which spells has she conjured to threaten their children? And why is she so wary of the charismatic preacher man who promises to save them all?Rue understands fear. It has shaped her life and her mother’s before her. And now she knows she must face her fears – and her ghosts – to find a new way forward for herself and her people.Conjure Women is a story of the lengths we’ll go to save the ones we love, from a stunning new voice in fiction.
 

Uncovering long-buried secrets of a midwife on plantation.

Conjure Women is a captivating historical fiction novel that delves deep into the lives of slaves and their families on a southern plantation. Through the story of Rue, a midwife and healer, readers are taken on a journey that explores the power of magic and the resilience of the human spirit. The book highlights the complexity of relationships, love, loss, and the will to survive that is relatable to readers of any background. The book's intricate plot and unforgettable characters are sure to leave readers feeling more aligned with the power of empathy and compassion.

  • James Fenimore Cooper Prize (2021)
  • RUSA CODES Reading List for Historical Fiction (2021)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.