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Scarlet Sister Mary: A Novel (Brown Thrasher Books) by Julia Peterkin; A.J. Verdelle is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is Scarlet Sister Mary: A Novel (Brown Thrasher Books) about?

Banned in Boston when it was first published in 1928, Scarlet Sister Mary is the story of a sexy, independent, and outspoken woman who lives to please herself. Abandoned by her husband, the heroine takes many lovers, loses her firstborn son, and eventually "finds peace" as a church member, although she refuses to give up her love charm and her gold hoop earrings. Scarlet Sister Mary shocked readers with its sensual portrayal of a black woman's private life, but it was universally lauded for its honesty and courage. The first edition sold more than one million copies worldwide, and was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1929.

Who reads Scarlet Sister Mary: A Novel (Brown Thrasher Books)?

Author

Julia Peterkin; A.J. Verdelle

Publisher

University of Georgia Press

Published

1998

Language

EN

ISBN

9780820323770

Category

work of fiction

Subjects

Social Science, Fiction, Historical Fiction

Rating

3.59 / 5 (861 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14