“A rich, engrossing tale about the antebellum South that delivers indelible characters.” - Kirkus Reviews, starred"Riveting . . . a rich historical novel . . . " - Foreword Clarion ReviewsBOOK DESCRIPTION: The year is 1843 when six-year-old Monette, the pampered and beloved daughter of a French Creole sugar planter, is taken to New Orleans and sold into slavery. Sold along with her is Cyrus, a boy big for his age, torn from...

"A rich, engrossing tale about the antebellum South that delivers indelible characters." - Kirkus Reviews, starred" . . gorgeously written and emotionally harrowing . . . " - Jessica Fahey, San Francisco Book Review"You'll turn the last page wanting more, despairing that it finished. Highly recommended." – Madeeha, Book Nerdection, A"Nerdection Must Read" SelectionThe year is 1843 when six...

The year is 1843 when six-year-old Monette, the pampered and beloved daughter of a French Creole sugar planter, is taken to New Orleans and sold into slavery. Sold along with her is Cyrus, a boy big for his age, torn from his mother without a chance to say goodbye.Together they go to Fox Creek Plantation in "English" Louisiana, home to the Jensey family. While Cyrus is sent to the fields, Monette becomes the childhood playmate of Kate, the planter's daughter, and catches the eye of...