The Keepers of the House

"The Keepers of the House" is a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel that explores the complexities of family legacy and racial prejudice in the American South. Spanning seven generations, the Howland family has built a prosperous life in Alabama, but their deeply buried secrets surface when inheritor Abigail Howland confronts the community's racism following the revelation of her family's mixed-race heritage. As Abigail navigates the fallout from her past, she is forced to defend her family's honor in a society steeped in prejudice. This richly crafted narrative delves into themes of tradition and injustice, painting a vivid picture of its time.