The House of Eve
"Absolutely captivating... The conclusion of this exquisitely narrated and written book caught me entirely off guard." —Reese Witherspoon
A celebrated work in the realm of historical fiction, lauded by The Washington Post, this immediate New York Times bestseller and a chosen pick for Reese’s Book Club unfolds in 1950s Philadelphia and Washington, DC. It delves into the essence of womanhood and motherhood, exploring the depths one is prepared to plumb to achieve their loftiest goals.
In 1950s Philadelphia, Ruby Pearsall, at the age of fifteen, is poised to shatter familial barriers by becoming the first to pursue a college education. However, a forbidden love affair threatens to yank her back into the cycle of poverty and desperation passed down to her like an unspoken inheritance.
Enter Eleanor Quarles, arriving in Washington, DC, armed with ambition and hidden secrets. Her encounter with the captivating William Pride at Howard University sparks a fervent romance. However, William belongs to one of DC’s affluent Black families, and gaining acceptance into their circle proves to be a formidable challenge. Eleanor pins her hopes on a baby, envisioning it as the key to finally feeling at home and securing the life she craves. However, the journey to having a baby and fitting into this elite world is far more arduous than anticipated.
As their narratives unexpectedly intersect, Ruby and Eleanor find themselves making decisions that will sculpt the course of their lives.
