Title: The Thread Collectors Authors: Shauna J. Edwards and Alyson Richman Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: In 1863 Louisiana, Stella a black woman living mostly on her own with her sister, Ammanee, and mother, Janie. She’s allowed her own little Creole cottage under certain conditions from her Master Fyre. Secretly, Stella sews maps to freedom onContinue reading “The Thread Collectors – Shauna J. Edwards & Alyson Richman”
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The Mark of the King – Jocelyn Green
Title: The Mark of the King Author: Jocelyn Green Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Julianne Chevelier is a midwife in 1720 Paris, France. She’s accused and branded a murderer after one of her mothers dies in childbirth. Soon after she’s imprisoned, the king calls for people willing to help colonize Louisiana. They’re promised a good life.Continue reading “The Mark of the King – Jocelyn Green”
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