In 1920's Harlem a poor preacher's daughter from rural Florida arrived, determined to invent a whole new life. And when Geneva met Lester Noble, her ambition was about to be accomplished: marriage into the Harlem aristocracy, and an unstoppable future. But the hidden past returned to haunt her in the person of her penniless cousin Virginia. Now, trapped between her tattered roots and her glittering dreams, Geneva must decide whether to keep her true identity under wraps or proclaim her proud self to the world and risk it ...
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In 1920's Harlem a poor preacher's daughter from rural Florida arrived, determined to invent a whole new life. And when Geneva met Lester Noble, her ambition was about to be accomplished: marriage into the Harlem aristocracy, and an unstoppable future. But the hidden past returned to haunt her in the person of her penniless cousin Virginia. Now, trapped between her tattered roots and her glittering dreams, Geneva must decide whether to keep her true identity under wraps or proclaim her proud self to the world and risk it all.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Fine in fine dust jacket. First edition first printing of this novel about life in Harlem. In fine / fine condition. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 366 p. Audience: General/trade.
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Fine copy in fine dust jacket. Lge. 8vo 9 1/2"x 6" black cloth-tape w/ purple paper boards; copper-gilt lettering on spine; light-yellow end papers; 366 pgs; illus dust jacket w/ $21.95 on front flap, author photo by Robert Kim at back. jacket design by Mario J. Pulice w/ art by Archibald Motley, Jr.
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Signed by author with inscription to previous owner. Stated First Edition, first printing with full number line in near fine / very good condition. The dust jacket has minor shelf wear. Mild foxing at top and fore edges. Spot of discoloration on front board. Pages are clean. Boards are solid, and spine is square and tight. Unclipped DJ. No remainder mark. All items guaranteed, and a portion of each sale supports social programs in Los Angeles. Ships from CA.
