The Sable Cloak
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Jordan Sable, a prosperous undertaker turned political boss, has controlled the Black vote in St. Louis for decades. Sara, his equally formidable wife, runs the renowned funeral establishment that put the Sable name on the map. Together they have pushed through obstacles in order to create a legacy for their children. When tragedy bursts their carefully constructed empire of dignity and safety, the family rallies around an unconventional solution. But at what cost?
Set in the Midwest in the 1940s, The Sable Cloak is a rarely seen portrait of an upper middle class, African American family in the pre-Civil Rights era. This deeply personal novel inspired by the author's own family history delves into legacy and the stories we tell ourselves, and celebrates a largely self-sustaining, culturally rich Missouri community that most Americans may not be aware of.
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“From the very first page, I was captivated by the world of Sara and Jordan Sable, a Black family thriving in the South during the 1940s. As pillars of the upper middle class, their political and social influence was as extraordinary as it was groundbreaking for the time. But when a shocking event threatens to unravel everything they’ve built, their bold and unexpected response alters the trajectory of their family’s history forever. I loved The Sable Cloak for its seamless blend of history and fiction. With equal parts jaw-dropping twists and deeply emotional resonance, Gail Milissa Grant brings to life a rarely explored chapter of American history—a powerful Black family navigating life before the civil rights movement. This epic tale of legacy, resilience, and sacrifice is an unforgettable must-read.”Victoria Christopher Murray, New York Times bestselling author
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“The Sable Cloak is an exquisite story about the Black middle class in the 1940s and it has a pulse that rings steady and strong, making it a real page-turner. It is both bold and imaginative with characters who leapt off the page and into my heart. A fascinating piece of historical fiction that visits Black wealth, politics, love, and the ability to choose one’s own destiny and protect your legacy. A must read.”Sadeqa Johnson, New York Times bestselling author of The House of Eve
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“Grant presents an evocative view of affluent Black life prior to the civil rights era, showing how her characters’ wealth and influence can’t shield them from racial violence. It’s a rich family saga delivered with style and heart.”Publishers Weekly
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“The Sable Cloak captives the reader in this engrossing historical novel set in the Jim Crow South and Midwest between World War I and the early 1960s. Gail Milissa Grant has created finely drawn deeply human characters who fall in and out of love, create thriving businesses, start labor unions, and form families with strict codes of conduct that help them challenge the racial status quo across the generations. The saga of the Andersons and the Sables from rural South Carolina to Atlanta, St. Louis, and beyond enriches our understanding of how many Black Americans succeeded against the odds, sometimes at great personal cost.”Francille Rusan Wilson, historian, University of Southern California
- On Sale
- Feb 4, 2025
- Page Count
- 240 pages
- Publisher
- Grand Central Publishing
- ISBN-13
- 9781538742020
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