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Sixty year old hildy good is a lifelong resident of a small town on bostons north shore, and is a descendent of one of the first women tried as a witch in salem. The essence bestseller and naacp image award winner has also won an american book award for the living blood. Sarah marries a good man, but when he is brutally killed, she and her daughter, lelia, are nearly destitute, until. Although set largely in the black and hispanic communities of floridas dade county, due s first novel, a skillful blend of horror and the supernatural, poses questions about life and identity that tr. The genius of tananarive due is in weaving an imaginative tale so expertly that the reader is convinced she has suspended time and all reason. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Tananarive due s first three novels gained her legions of dedicated fans who recognize a true master of the genre.
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