Tom Piazza
A Free State
- ISBN 13:
- 9780062284136
- author:
- Tom Piazza
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- HarperCollins Reprint edition
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 13.5 x 1.5 x 20.3 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Historical, , Tom Piazza,A Free State,HarperCollins,0062284134,General & Literary Fiction,Historical,Fiction,Fiction - General,American Historical Fiction,African American,African American - Historical,FICTION / African American / Historical
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A Free State A Novel by Tom Piazza is set in 1855, a time when the nation is about to be torn apart by the battle over slavery. Against this backdrop, Henry Sims, a fugitive slave with exceptional musical talent, has escaped to Philadelphia and is living on the streets, using his wits to survive. There, he meets James Douglass, leader of a popular minstrel troupe struggling to compete with dozens of similar ensembles. The two form an unlikely friendship, with Henry's skill and magnetism helping to revive the troupe's fortunes - but only if they can find a way to perform together on stage without breaking the law. As their plan unfolds, a ruthless slave hunter named Tull Burton is hot on Henry's heels, determined to track him down and retrieve him by any means necessary. This gripping novel is a thrilling reimagining of the American story, full of narrative tension and unforgettable characters.
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