The house girl : a novel / Tara Conklin.
"Weaving together the story of an escaped slave in the pre–Civil War South and a determined junior lawyer, The House Girl follows Lina Sparrow as she looks for an appropriate lead plaintiff in a lawsuit seeking compensation for families of slaves. In her research, she learns about Lu Anne Bell, a renowned prewar artist whose famous works might have actually been painted by her slave, Josephine."-- Provdied by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780062207395
- ISBN: 0062207393
- ISBN: 9780062207517
- ISBN: 0062207512
- Physical Description: 372 pages ; 24 cm
- Edition: 1st edition
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "A novel"-- Cover.
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- Historical fiction.
Novels.
Available copies
- 58 of 67 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 67 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | FIC CONKLIN (Text) | 36015000256012 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
