The Seven Daughters of Dupree

In The Seven Daughters of Dupree, two-time Emmy Award-winning producer Nikesha Elise Williams crafts a sweeping multi-generational saga that follows seven generations of Dupree women as they confront love, loss, and familial ties. Set in 1995, fourteen-year-old Tati embarks on a quest to uncover her father's identity, delving into a complex legacy of secrets rooted in her family’s past. Spanning from 1917 to 1980, the narrative unveils the struggles and resilience of Black women bound by a mysterious malediction, echoing themes of generational trauma and survival. This feminist literary fiction resonantly captures the enduring impact of actions and secrets through the lives of the Dupree women.