The Gilded Years

Based on a true story, this historical novel set in the Gilded Age follows Anita Hemmings, the first Black student at Vassar College, who successfully passes as white to pursue her dreams. As she navigates friendship, romance, and the pressures of maintaining her secret amidst an elite social environment, her relationships threaten to expose her true identity. With rich historical detail and compelling characters, the story explores themes of identity, belonging, and societal expectations.