Inventing Victoria
Inventing Victoria by Tonya Bolden is a historical young adult fiction novel published by Bloomsbury USA on January 14, 2020. This 288-page reprint explores the life of Essie, a young black woman in 1880s Savannah, whose aspirations clash with her reality. Struggling with her origins and the limited paths available to her, Essie’s life takes a turn when she meets Dorcas Vashon, a wealthy and cultured black woman who offers her a chance to reinvent herself as Victoria.
In this narrative, readers will follow Victoria’s transformation as she navigates the complexities of social status and identity within the upper echelons of black society in Washington, D.C. The story delves into themes of prejudice and racism, reflecting the social dynamics of the 19th century. As Victoria embraces her new life, she faces the challenge of reconciling her desires with the sacrifices required to achieve them. This edition presents a nuanced portrayal of personal ambition against the backdrop of historical social themes.
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As a young black woman in 1880s Savannah, Essie’s dreams are very much at odds with her reality. Ashamed of her beginnings, but unwilling to accept the path currently available to her, Essie is trapped between the life she has and the life she wants.
Until she meets a lady named Dorcas Vashon, the richest and most cultured black woman she’s ever encountered. When Dorcas makes Essie an offer she can’t refuse, she becomes Victoria. Transformed by a fine wardrobe, a classic education, and the rules of etiquette, Victoria is soon welcomed in the upper echelons of black society in Washington, D. C. But when the life she desires is finally within her grasp, Victoria must decide how much of herself she is truly willing to surrender.
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