Patrick Gabridge

I received this book through a Goodreads giveaway.

This is a satisfying and compelling read. The characters are vibrant, the settings believable, the story delightful. The author doesn't shy away from presenting the obstacles and prejudices that black men and women faced as 'contraband' during the Civil War. An obvious detail to include but one that brought the story alive for me. A marvelous story full of humanity and courage.