Scarlet Sister Mary - (Hardback or Cased Book)

Scarlet Sister Mary by Julia Peterkin is a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel set in the early 20th-century South Carolina Lowcountry. It tells the story of Mary Pinesett, a Gullah woman who, after her husband abandons her, chooses to live freely-embracing motherhood and relationships outside traditional norms. Her defiance leads to her excommunication from the church, earning her the nickname "Scarlet Sister." The novel explores themes of love, spirituality, community, and the challenges of societal judgment, offering a rich and authentic portrayal of African American life and culture during that time.

• | Author: Julia Peterkin
• | Publisher: Lushena Books
• | Publication Date: Jun 17, 2025
• | Number of Pages: 00194 pages
• | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
• | ISBN-10: NA
• | ISBN-13: 9798897184613