I was so excited when I received this ARC, and I was not disappointed. This was so well written that I couldn't put it down. I am a history buff, and I was so engrossed by the retelling of such a dark time in our history. The author did an amazing job with the way he presented the material. It was heartbreaking but gave you hope at the same time. This novel was well researched and revealed new information that has not been revealed about the Civil War and the Emancipation. I highly recommend this book for history lovers. I am planning on buying the physical copy when it releases in July of 2025.

Thank you Net Galley ARC and Penguin Random House!