Huf, Tammye
A More Perfect Union
- ISBN 13:
- 9781912408979
- author:
- Huf, Tammye
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Myriad Editions
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.7 x 2.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, American, Asian American,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A More Perfect Union by Tammye Huf is set against the backdrop of 19th-century America. In this powerful debut novel, Henry O'Toole's journey to escape poverty and famine in Ireland leads him to the state of Virginia, where he faces anti-Irish prejudice and must change his surname to Taylor. There, he meets Sarah, a slave torn from her family and sold to Jubilee Plantation. As Henry and Sarah navigate their complex lives, they find themselves drawn to each other, despite the danger it poses. Against this tumultuous backdrop, the novel explores themes of identity, sacrifice, belonging, and survival. Alternating viewpoints add depth to the narrative, drawing on the true story of the author's great-great-grandparents. With its rich historical context and nuanced exploration of interracial love and slavery, A More Perfect Union is a compelling read for anyone interested in American history and culture.
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