New York: Amistad, (1993.) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - African American's first book - and her only novel to date. The story of a man and a woman, successful, loving each other, but struggling in their marriage, and not realizing how much their lives have been shaped by their families. Set in rural Maryland, and going back in forth in time from 1990 to the late 60's and 70's. INSCRIBED on the half title page "May this book help you enjoy your own sweet song" and dated in 1998. 371 pp. ISBN: 1-56743-0406.