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The Angry Wife by Pearl S. Buck
The Angry Wife by Pearl S. Buck
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The Angry Wife by Pearl S. Buck
The Civil War may have ended, but the war within the Delaney family is just beginning. Returning to their ancestral plantation, Malvern, Pierce Delaney, a staunch Confederate, is determined to resurrect the grandeur of the Old South. His younger brother, Tom, returns a changed man. Weakened and embittered by years in a Union prison camp, he finds solace and healing in the arms of Bettina, a beautiful mulatto woman who was once a slave on their own land. Their burgeoning love defies the rigid social structures Pierce clings to, threatening to shatter the fragile peace and ignite a new battle within the family. Tom's decision to defy convention and marry Bettina, rather than simply keep her as a mistress, sparks a crisis that will force each member of the Delaney family to confront their deepest prejudices and redefine their understanding of love, loyalty, and the true meaning of freedom. Will the wounds of the past ever heal, or will the clash between tradition and a changing world tear them apart?
Why You'll Love This Book
Pearl S. Buck's The Angry Wife is a powerful exploration of love, race, and family dynamics set against the backdrop of the Reconstruction South. If you enjoy historical fiction with strong characters and complex relationships, this book is for you. Buck masterfully weaves a tale of forbidden love, societal upheaval, and the struggle for personal freedom in a world grappling with the aftermath of war. Prepare to be captivated by the Delaney family's internal conflicts and the poignant story of Tom and Bettina's courageous love. Fans of classic literature and stories that examine the human heart will find themselves drawn into this compelling narrative.
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