Breena Clarke

• Oct-1999
• / General Fiction
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The acclaimed bestseller -- a selection of Oprah's Book Club -- that brings vividly to life the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, DC, circa 1925, and a community reeling from a young girl's tragic death.When five-year-old Clara Bynum drowns in ...

• Aug-2008
• / Historical
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Even though Sewing Annie Coats and her son, Gabriel, have managed to buy their freedom, their lives are still marked by constant struggle and sacrifice. Washington's Georgetown neighborhood, where the Coatses operate a tailor's shop and laundry, is s...

• Jul-2014
• / Historical
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Russell's Knob is not paradise. But already in 1849 this New Jersey highlands settlement is home to a diverse population of blacks, whites, and reds who have intermarried and lived in relative harmony for generations. It is a haven for Dossie Bird, w...

• May-2023
• / General Fiction
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Discover the rich stories of The People of Russell's Knob in the 20th and 21st centuries in Alive Nearby. This novel by best-selling historical fiction author Breena Clarke provides intricate backstories of the complex characters in Angels Make Their...