"Evidence of Love" Shirley Ann Grau, 1977 (The First Edition Society - The Franklin Library)
Grau, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, is celebrated for her exploration of complex themes such as race, gender, and the intricacies of human relationships. 

In Evidence of Love, Grau shifts her focus to a small town in Wisconsin, weaving a poignant narrative that spans four generations of women. Through their interconnected lives as sisters, mothers, and aunts, Grau delves into their secrets, sorrows, and joys, painting an intimate and heartbreaking portrait of familial bonds. Her meticulous attention to detail brings the characters to life, making their struggles and triumphs deeply relatable.

This volume is part of the Limited First Editions series by The Franklin Library, produced between 1976 and 1982. Each book in this series was exquisitely bound in full genuine leather with silk moiré endpapers and published as a first edition, making it a true collector's item.