Home is where the heart is, but freedom without family requires a rescue plan.
Step into the gripping tale of a legend before she became the “Moses” of her people. Meet Araminta "Minty" Wren, a fiery soul born into the chains of slavery, but with a heart that burns for freedom.
Freedom Called, And She Answered
Includes Book Club questions, such as the following:
Themes of Power and Oppression: Identify and analyze the themes of power, oppression, and resistance in Part 1. How are these themes manifested through the relationships between characters and the societal structures within the novel?
Role of Family and Community: Discuss the role of family and community in providing support, maintaining cultural traditions, and fostering resilience among the Birdfolk. How do these elements contribute to the characters' ability to endure and resist their circumstances?
Imagery and Symbolism: Explore the use of imagery and symbolism in the narrative, particularly the symbolism of the Sweet Gum trees and the transformation of characters into their animal forms. What do these symbols represent, and how do they enhance the thematic depth of the story?
- Publication Date: May 25, 2024
- Genre: Historical Fantasy
- Cover Design: Atlantis Book Designs
- ASIN: B0CSB16Q9W
- ISBN: 979-8-9871464-6-0
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Before she becomes Harriet, the legendary "conductor" on the Underground Railroad and the "Moses of her people," she is little Araminta "Minty" Wren, a flightless Sankofa bird shifter.
She is born under the brutal lash of enslavement, her first breaths of life owned by her mother's Dragonkin master. Growing up, Minty feels like a neglected weed, ignorant of liberty, neither happy nor content. Slavery is the next thing to Hell.
Yet, hope flickers like a tiny flame within Minty's heart. She knows freedom will be hers one day. However, seizing freedom for herself is not as sweet without her loved ones to share it with.
Armed with her wits and courage, Minty embarks on daring missions to rescue her beloved Birdfolk family from the claws of slavery. The odds are stacked against her as the shadows of slave catchers lurk in every corner.
Will she manage to save her family and lead them to freedom, or will her attempts at liberation be cut short?
In this alternative fantasy history, an African American historical figure is reimagined, and resistance against oppression is a deadly endeavor. Minty's transformation into Harriet, a legendary hero, is not just a change of name but a fierce battle for freedom, echoing the timeless resilience of those who seek liberation. "Harriet's Escape" is the first book in the "Seizing Freedom" Black historical fantasy fiction trilogy.
Content Warnings: child physical assault, talk of/threatening child physical assault, talk of suicide, implied rape, on-page character death, off-page character death
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