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Sadeqa Johnson
Sadeqa Johnson writes historical fiction. Her novel, The House of Eve, explores the lives of two women in 1950s Philadelphia and Washington D.C. Johnson's work often examines themes of race, class, and gender.
The House of Eve
Synopsis
Set in 1950s Philadelphia and Washington, DC, this novel explores what it means to be a woman and a mother, and the sacrifices one makes for her greatest goals. Ruby Pearsall, a fifteen-year-old in Philadelphia, faces a taboo love affair that threatens her college dreams. Meanwhile, Eleanor Quarles arrives in DC with secrets, hoping a baby will secure her place in an elite Black family. Their lives intertwine in unexpected ways as they navigate pivotal decisions.
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Ruby PearsallProtagonist
Eleanor QuarlesProtagonist
William PrideSupporting
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