Long After We Are Gone

An explosive and emotional story of four siblings--each fighting their own personal battle--who return home in the wake of their father's death in order to save their family's home from being sold out from under them, from the author of One Summer in Savannah.

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Published May 14, 2024

432 pages

Average rating: 7.23

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Xxx

Sep 19, 2025

10/10 stars

Beautifully written novel about legacy, family and the rippling effects of our decisions. A testament to the reality of many black families, but particularly those in the gullah-geechee community.

Dora K

Aug 17, 2025

5/10 stars

I liked Mance storyline the most. The other siblings were so irritating to me.

literarily_occupied

Aug 12, 2025

8/10 stars

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Stacerse

Jul 20, 2025

7/10 stars

Family dynamics at its finest.

Peanuts56

Aug 20, 2024

9/10 stars

Emotional and powerful novel about the power of family as well as the power of the past. This is a story told from multiple viewpoints of siblings connected by a legacy as well as the secrets entwined in the legacy. The novel also explores family interconnections and the support that offers. Great read!