In Reconstruction-era Brooklyn, Libertie Sampson, a free-born Black woman, seems destined to follow in her mother’s footsteps and become a physician. But Libertie yearns to choose another path. After accepting a proposal from a young man from Haiti, Libertie moves to the island in hopes that she will be treated as an equal in society. However, Libertie finds that even in her new home, she lacks the freedom she desires. This historical novel addresses issues such as colorism, racism, and sexism with lyrical prose and unforgettable characters.
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