The Narrows

From acclaimed author Ann Petry, this novel explores themes of racial and social boundaries as it follows the chance meeting of Link, a talented Dartmouth graduate working as a bartender, and Camilo, a wealthy heiress seeking escape from her privileged life. Their relationship unfolds amid societal constraints and secrecy, highlighting the tensions of race and class in their world. With a new introduction by Kaitlyn Greenidge, the story offers a compelling and insightful look into a period marked by rigid social codes.