--- product_id: 47246967 title: "Provenance: A Novel" brand: "donna drew sawyer" price: "£19.57" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/47246967-provenance-a-novel store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Provenance: A Novel **Brand:** donna drew sawyer **Price:** £19.57 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Provenance: A Novel by donna drew sawyer - **How much does it cost?** £19.57 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/47246967-provenance-a-novel) ## Best For - donna drew sawyer enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted donna drew sawyer brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Provenance: A Novel - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51TI1K+sUsL.jpg) ![Provenance: A Novel - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51bN9vSxziL.jpg) ![Provenance: A Novel - Image 3](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31bGOoURSJL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Passing *by S***Y on Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2017* Hank Whitaker has built a substantial business, worthy of the pride of his family, wife Maggie, and young son Lance. It is only Hank's mother-in-law, Charlotte who does not think Hank is "not our kind." Little does she know that Hank is passing for white, and the whole charade tears him apart with worry that someone will find out. It is not until Hank is struck by a car leaving him in the hospital on his death-bed that makes him confess it all to Maggie and son Lance. Charlotte, of course said she knew it all along, and she has Hank buried in an unmarked grave in the colored cemetery.And it is Charlotte who sells the family houses, and quickly moves Maggie and Lance to France, changing their last name in the process. Lance is still a young man with a little too much money and no drive to do anything other than take up with an older woman, Belle. It is Belle who teaches him the value of artworks, preparing him to become an art dealer.After many years in France, Lance has become fluent in French, and learns the value of artwork with the help of Walter Chrysler who teaches Lance how to bargain for art, and enhance his own collection.After Maggie kills herself and Charlotte keeps the death secret, Lance continues to live in France, not knowing how Charlotte has lied through letters she has sent to Lance using Maggie's name.There are too many secrets in this novel and Charlotte holds onto most of them. Lance promised Charlotte that he would provide for her for the rest of her life. When he learned of Charlotte's deceit, Lance decided he was through with her lies, but continued to provide a staff and companionship for his grandmother. As it turns out, it was a young lady who migrated from London, Emma, who became Charlotte's best companion.I have family members who "passed for white," and I never thought it was a big deal. Those who moved away from the South to Chicago and other points North, managed to live a good life, but I always imagined that the secret life tore their family relationships apart. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Realistic Look at the Pros and the Pains of Passing *by L***E on Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2020* Gripping and heartwarming historical fiction set in the midst of our country’s time of racial terrorism and legally sanctioned sexism. This book will make you feel for the characters who are living the consequences of their circumstances and their choices.Without being a spoiler I have to say I didn’t give this 5 stars because I felt the ending did not tie up lose ends that needed to be tied up. There’s a matter of a death bed wish never fulfilled and a never resolved love story. I realize that’s how life can be. But when reading for pleasure I sometimes want to escape reality where all too often things don’t end up the way we wish they would. Overall a very enjoyable read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great read & story telling. *by M***E on Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2016* Donna Drew Sawyer’s novel Provenance provides lots of suspenseful drama, loving moments, enchanted dreams, deceptions at all levels and most importantly warm feelings with many surprises.She provided detailed writing of the characters, their backgrounds and along with her use of southern colloquial language, draws the reader into deeply knowing the characters.The novel's central theme is about racial identity, however, as the story weaves through a period of American History interspersed with historical people covering two continents, these issues are the foundation and backdrop for and incredible novel.The writer had me hooked within the first few pages until the end, and I thoroughly enjoyed every page. I’m glad I found this great novel and look forward to more of her writings. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/47246967-provenance-a-novel](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/47246967-provenance-a-novel) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*