The Ladies Hall: A Novel of Three Women Who Refused to Be Silenced

"Tender and resonant . . . This work made me feel immensely proud." --Addie E. Citchens, author of Dominion"An important story of resilience and belonging." --Meagan Church, NYT bestselling author of The Mad Wife"This inspiring and informative novel is a must-read." --Janie Chang, bestselling authorThe lives of real heroes prove this truth: equality is won when we rise together. 1880s, Ohio. When Mary and Anna enter the Bachelor of Arts program, also known as the "gentlemen's course" of study, at Oberlin College, they have little in common other than the color of their skin and their passion for education. While Mary was raised in luxury, attending presidential inaugurations with her wealthy father, Anna is a schoolteacher, likely the daughter of her enslaved mother's former owner, and works a second job to pay for her room and board.But despite their differences, both women share strength, ambition, and a deep yearning for change.If they can bridge the gaps between them, they just mig