Babylon Sisters A Novel
Babylon Sisters, a novel by Pearl Cleage, is a reprint edition published by Random House Publishing Group on February 28, 2006. This 336-page book is written in English and explores the life of Catherine Sanderson, who appears to have a fulfilling career and a loving home. However, she grapples with the absence of a father for her daughter, Phoebe, and the complexities that arise when Phoebe begins to seek answers about her father, B.J. Johnson, a man Catherine once loved who has returned from Africa.
In this narrative, Catherine finds herself navigating both personal and professional challenges as she assists B.J. with a critical story about a female slavery ring in Atlanta. The plot thickens with the introduction of Miss Mandeville, a powerful figure in the city, who has her own motives for connecting with Catherine and B.J. The novel delves into themes of family life and the experiences of African American women, presenting a story that intertwines emotional depth with the pressing social issues of the time.
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Catherine Sanderson seems to have it all: a fulfilling career helping immigrant women find jobs, a lovely home, and a beautiful, intelligent daughter on her way to Smith College. What Catherine doesn’t have: a father for her child– and she’s spent many years dodging her daughter’s questions about it. Now Phoebe is old enough to start poking around on her own. It doesn’t help matters that the mystery man, B.J. Johnson–the only man Catherine has ever loved–doesn’t even know about Phoebe. He’s been living in Africa.
Now B.J., a renowned newspaper correspondent, is back in town and needs Catherine’s help cracking a story about a female slavery ring operating right on the streets of Atlanta. Catherine is eager to help B.J., despite her heart’s uncertainty over meeting him again after so long, and confessing the truth to him–and their daughter.
Meanwhile, Catherine’s hands are more than full since she’s taken on a new client. Atlanta’s legendary Miss Mandeville–a housekeeper turned tycoon–is eager to have Catherine staff her housekeeping business. But why are the steely Miss Mandeville and her all-too-slick sidekick Sam so interested in Catherine’s connection to B.J.? What transpires is an explosive story that takes her world–not to mention the entire city of Atlanta–by storm.
From the New York Times bestselling author of What Looks Like Crazy on an Ordinary Day . . . comes another fast-paced and emotionally resonant novel, by turns warm and funny, serious and raw. Pearl Cleage’s ability to create a gripping story centered on strong, spirited black women and the important issues they face remains unrivaled.
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