For 10 points— name this author of Meridian and The Color Purple.
One of her novels ends with the orphaning of Brownfield, and another follows the title character's unfulfilling romance with Truman Held. In the most popular novel by this author of Possessing the Secret of Joy, the main character marries the missionary Samuel, (*) Nettie goes to live with the Olinka, and Shug helps Celie stand up for herself. For 10 points— name this author of Meridian and The Color Purple.
One of her novels ends with the orphaning of Brownfield, and another follows the title character's unfulfilling romance with Truman Held.
Alice Walker