16 Historical Fiction Books Coming Out In 2022 That Are 100% Worth Picking Up – BuzzFeed

Release date: January 11

The Stolen may be forced to learn their captors' language, follow their beliefs, and work their labor, but they keep their own tongue, culture, and empathy alive. This is the story of a 19th century plantation, where we meet a cast of characters full of love, sorrow, anger, and hope. There's William, who falls for Margaret, which makes Cato remember his own love who was sold off without warning. And there's their eccentric and tyrannical owner, Cannonball Greene, who rules their lives with a cruel hand. When a mysterious preacher arrives spouting independence and freedom, the Stolen must decide: trust this stranger or stay with the devil they know?

Why you should read it:This slim novel packs a gut-wrenching punch, managing to display the effortless cruelty of life on a plantation with the gentle caress of each character's humanity.

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