This well-researched novel gives us a brand new tale about a petite woman who left some giant steps in our history. I knew about her work on the Underground Railroad, but did not know of additional ways she is thought to have contributed to freeing slaves during the war. The raid that takes place to free slaves from the plantations on the Combahee River took meticulous planning and bravery. It brings tears to my eyes to imagine the flood of humanity pouring onto the riverbank to find shelter on those re-purposed riverboats--the Sentinel and the Harriet Weed. The book covers just a small portion of Harriet's life, but gives us such a thorough glimpse into her struggles and triumphs.
A big thank you to BookishFirst for my paperback ARC!
A big thank you to BookishFirst for my paperback ARC!