About the Book:
One young woman must stand up for freedom--and perhaps find her own in the process.
Orphaned in the cholera epidemic of 1833, Adria Starr was cared for by a slave named Louis, a man who passed up the opportunity to escape his bondage and instead tended to the sick and buried the dead. A man who, twelve years later, is being sold by his owners despite his heroic actions.
Now nineteen, Adria has never forgotten what Louis did for her. She's determined to find a way to buy Louis's freedom. But in 1840s Kentucky, she'll need all of the courage and strength she possesses--and more.
My Thoughts:
"But sometimes when fires is burnin' out of control, then a body has to do whatever he can to put 'em out.: (p. 297)
When Louis spoke these words to Adria, several disastrous things had already taken place, and, at the moment, there seems to be nothing but trouble up ahead. Things were changing rapidly, and Adria needs the wisdom only God can provide to make some very difficult decisions.
Oh, this book is amazing! Reader, if you enjoy historical fiction with some romance tossed into the mix, then you will relish this book! The prose will keep you interested, the characters will become familiar and dear to your heart, and you will find yourself torn between decisions facing the characters. In the 1800's slavery made life difficult for everyone on both sides. This book is written on the cusp of the Civil War, and slaves were already making their way to freedom any way that presented itself. Adria's heart longs to help slaves to freedom, but Ruth and the town expect her to marry a man who can give her a secure future.
Adria wrestles with societal norms of her day and the truth of what God has shown her in His word. Ruth has her own issues to wrestle with when a new preacher comes to town with his own issues in tow. There are many, many layers to this story, and I can highly recommend it to everyone! There is much to love in this novel!
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