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Of One Blood by Pauline Elizabeth Hopkins follows Reuel Briggs, a medical student who downplays his biracial identity and becomes romantically involved with singer Dianthe Lusk. After saving her life and marrying her, Reuel embarks on an African expedition where he uncovers his royal Ethiopian heritage and reconnects with his racial identity, while Dianthe uncovers tragic family secrets. The novel explores African heritage, race, the legacy of enslavement, and the supernatural in the early 20th century.