A novel of a Southern woman trapped in the past and two brothers divided by the Civil War, from the New York Times–bestselling author of The Good Earth.
Lucinda Delaney is a southern belle ruled by a vision of life that no longer exists. The Civil War has come and gone and her side has lost, yet she is determined to proceed as if nothing has changed—a denial that stokes the flames of her … changed—a denial that stokes the flames of her irrational angers. Despite her returned husband’s devotion, Lucinda is sure he is having an affair with one of their slaves. After all, his Union-sympathizing brother, Tom, did just that, scandalously running away with the woman and settling into contented family life in Philadelphia. Over the years, her racist feelings and fears only intensify, and when it’s time for her own daughter to marry, her chief concern is the color of the children.
The Angry Wife
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Anything written by Pearl Buck HAS to be wonderful. She is a world class author!
I was “hooked” from the first page. Definitely a classic.
Great historical fiction. The only reason I marked it down a bit is because Pearl Buck’s style can take a while to get used to. Otherwise, excellent
I always enjoy books by this author. My first experience was reading “The Good Earth” when I was younger. I am never disappointed.
Interesting perspective on post civil war family
Story set post Civil War about a husband and wife who each want life to be the way it was before the war, but in different ways.
Excellent reading. Different and original!
Not one of her best. Read it just for the author.
This is a pitiful sample of Pearl S. Buck’s writing. Hard to imagine it’s actually her work.
This is a story about the end of the civil war. The angry wife of the title is the wife of a plantation owner who is unable to accept the changes brought about by the war. This book has some amazing parallels with things happening in our world today. the book deals with racism and tolerance and the things that we are raised to believe so that …