Pauline E. (Pauline Elizabeth) Hopkins
Of one blood: or, The hidden self
"Of One Blood: Or, The Hidden Self" by Pauline Hopkins is a novel serialized from 1902 to 1903. The story follows Reuel Briggs, a mixed-race medical student who travels from Boston to Africa on an archaeological expedition. After a devastating loss, he discovers the hidden city of Telassar and uncovers shocking truths about his heritage. Meanwhile, dark secrets and betrayals unfold back in America involving his closest friend and the woman he loves. This work explores themes of identity, racial heritage, and spirituality.