Remembrance.It's a rumor, a whisper passed in the fields and veiled behind sheets of laundry. A hidden stop on the underground road to freedom, a safe haven protected by more than secrecy.if you can make it there. Ohio, present day. A refugee struggling to rebuild her life in America after the devastating Haitian earthquake is suddenly, inexplicably bound to a mysterious old woman who is not at all what she seems. Haiti, 1791, on the brink of revolution. When the slave Abigail is forced from her children to take her mistress to safety, she discovers New Orleans has its own powers. 1857 New Orleans-a city of unrest: Following tragedy, house girl Margot is sold just before her 18th birthday and her promised freedom. Desperate, she escapes and chases a whisper.... Remembrance.
This breakout historical debut with modern resonance is perfect for the many fans of The Underground Railroad and Orphan Train.About the AuthorRITA WOODS is a family doctor and the director of a wellness center. When she's not busy working or writing Dr. Woods spends time with her family or at the Homer Glen library, where she serves on the Board of Trustees. She lives in Chicago, IL.
Book InformationISBN 9781250298461
Author Rita WoodsFormat Paperback
Page Count 416
Imprint St Martin's PressPublisher St Martin's Press
Weight(grams) 346g
Dimensions(mm) 207mm * 137mm * 30mm