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  1. Jul 22, 1994 · Directed by. Richard Loncraine. "The Wedding Gift" tells the story of a woman whose life has been made an unrelenting misery because of a disease the doctors are not really sure she has. She is so weak she can hardly walk. Her hands coil into claws, and must be straightened by a brace.

  2. Dec 7, 2009 · The Wedding Gift. Marlen Suyapa Bodden. 3.94. 8,782 ratings958 reviews. In 1852, when prestigious Alabama plantation owner Cornelius Allen gives his daughter Clarissa's hand in marriage, she takes with her a gift: Sarah―her slave and her half-sister.

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  4. Dec 29, 2020 · Overview. The Wall Street Journal bestseller, The Wedding Gift is a captivating historical novel that explores the powerful bonds between a slave girl, her mother, the slave master's wife, and her daughter. A View’s "Summer 2019 Ladies Get Lit" Pick. In 1852, when prestigious Alabama plantation owner Cornelius Allen gives his daughter ...

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  5. Review by Marina Oliver. Sarah is the daughter of a slave and Mr Allen, an Alabama plantation owner. She plays with and shares lessons (illegally – slaves were not to be educated) with her half-sister Clarissa, and when they are eight becomes Clarissa’s maid. On Clarissa’s marriage she goes with her to her new home.

    • Marlen Suyapa Bodden
  6. Sep 24, 2013 · THE WEDDING GIFT. by Marlen Suyapa Bodden ‧ RELEASE DATE: Sept. 24, 2013. Plodding prose, leaden dialogue and a gratuitous trick ending undermine what is otherwise a fraught and entertaining story...

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  7. Sep 24, 2013 · 4.4 4,280 ratings. See all formats and editions. In 1852, when prestigious Alabama plantation owner Cornelius Allen gives his daughter Clarissa's hand in marriage, she takes with her a gift: Sarah—her slave and her half-sister.

  8. Dec 29, 2020 · — Publishers Weekly starred review. “A potent debut.” — Good Housekeeping. “An inspiring read for historical-fiction fans.” — Booklist. “Passionate...a good choice for readers who like a fast-paced historical story.” — Library Journal. “Gripping innuendo, mystery, surprise, shrewd insight and murder ...” — Ebony Magazine.

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