Written by Brian C. Johnson
In 1774 Virginia, a young white girl and her Black slave both have a different perspective of society’s rigid and unjust rules. Even so, they share a common trait—neither is willing to let others determine the course of their lives.
Beware ... even a simple gesture of kindness can have deadly consequences.
Endorsements
“Perilous, shocking, defiant ... two worlds woven together create a haunting look at our nation’s past.”
– Henrietta DuCap, author, The Murrason’s Barn: Escaping Slavery in Bleeding Kansas
“Compelling ... decisions can affect the course of history.”
– Sue A. Fairchild, award-winning editor and author
“Matilda and Zeke are unlike any characters I have seen in the retelling of slavery. A fast read with a surprising conclusion.”
– Anthony Carlisle, author, The Souls of Clayhatchee, A Southern Tale