Sapphira and the Slave Girl is a novel by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Willa Cather. Set in the antebellum South, the novel tells the story of Sapphira, a wealthy plantation owner, and Nancy, a slave girl who works in her household. Sapphira is a proud and domineering woman who rules her household with an iron fist. She is determined to keep her slaves in line and to maintain her status as a respected member of the community. But when Nancy, a young slave girl, arrives at the plantation, Sapphira's world is turned upside down. Nancy is a strong-willed and independent young woman who refuses to be cowed by Sapphira's demands. As the two women clash, Sapphira is forced to confront her own prejudices and to re-examine her beliefs about race and slavery. The novel follows the two women as they struggle to find a way to coexist in a world where slavery is the norm. As their relationship evolves, Sapphira and Nancy come to understand each other and to form a bond that transcends the boundaries of race and class. In the end, Sapphira and Nancy's story is a powerful testament to the strength of the human spirit and the power of love.
By Willa Cather · First published 1940 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Romance · 30 chapters