Query: Both African-American and American historical novels set in Virginia
Domain: books
Relevant documents:
The Known World
Roots: The Saga of an American Family
Evidence from documents: The Known World: '''''The Known World''''' is a 2003 historical novel by Edward P. Jones. Set in Virginia during the antebellum era, it examines the issues regarding the ownership of black slaves by both white and black Americans.
Roots: The Saga of an American Family: Haley also suggested his portrayal of life and figures among the slaves and masters in Virginia and North Carolina were based on facts which he had confirmed through historical documents.