The mothers : a novel /

"A dazzling debut novel from an exciting new voice, The Mothers is a surprising story about young love, a big secret in a small community--and the things that ultimately haunt us most. Set within a contemporary black community in Southern California, Brit Bennett's mesmerizing first novel...

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Main Author: Bennett, Brit (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Riverhead Books, 2016.
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