"One of the most exciting novels of the year . . . The dramatic story
of Madam C.J. Walker, America's first black female millionaire."--E.
Lynn Harris
Born to former slaves on a Louisiana plantation in 1867, Madam C.J.
Walker rose from poverty and indignity to become America's first black
female millionaire, the head of a hugely successful beauty company, and
a leading philanthropist in African American causes. Renowned author
Alex Haley became fascinated by the story of this extraordinary heroine,
and before his death in 1992, he embarked on the research and outline of
a major novel based on her life. With The Black Rose, critically
acclaimed writer Tananarive Due brings Haley's work to an inspiring
completion.
Blending documented history, vivid dialogue, and a sweeping
fictionalized narrative, Tananarive Due paints a vivid portrait of this
passionate and tenacious pioneer and the unforgettable era in which she
lived.
Praise for The Black Rose
"An artfully framed page-turner."--Essence
"An impressive accomplishment . . . Due's combination of historical
study and fictional exploration endows this gripping tale with intimacy
and emotional authenticity."--The Miami Herald
