publication date uk format 14/11/21 Book 438 Pages
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Synopsis
1729: Blair Eakins is a fifteen-year-old Ulster-Scot living in Ireland under the crushing weight of famine, poverty, and prejudice against his people. In search of a better future for himself and his beloved, he pays for passage to the American colonies the only way he can: he commits himself as an indentured servant for a term of four years, having no idea what he's in for. His rough ocean crossing is only the beginning of a new life of hardships in Philadelphia. In London, ten-year-old orphan pickpocket Mallie Ambrose is arrested for stealing a handkerchief. After experiencing the horror of Newgate prison, she is sentenced to "Transportation," bound into indentured servitude and exiled to the American colonies. Once in Maryland, she is sold to a tyrannical tobacco planter for seven years. As Blair and Mallie each endure hellish conditions, their paths eventually cross when they are acquired by the same owner. After Blair steps in to defend Mallie from their cruel master, the two escape and head west, finding unlikely allies among the Delaware Indians. But as fugitives without rights, they live in constant fear of capture.
My Review
This book had me hooked from the very start. I just loved the story line it was so amazing and unique. I listened to the audiobook and loved the narrator with her brilliant accent. She created so much atmosphere and tension. That I had to binge read this book. I really connected with the characters and found myself willing them on and really feeling their emotions. This is quite a shocking story with quite a few twists and turns I was on the edge of my seat. I felt the author did an amazing job at portraying convict slavery. I really would recommend this book to every one who loves to read books that will shock you.
I will definitely be looking out for more books by this author.
So much praise goes out to the author and publishing team for bringing us this brilliant and gripping historical fiction book. Its a real page turner.
Where you can buy this book
Amazon US Available on audible Hardcover $6.36 Paperback $8.18
https://www.amazon.com/Audible-Freedom-Dues/dp/B09MCYG77V/ref=sr_1_1?crid=CRMU5L4F188&keywords=freedom+dues+by+indra+zuno&qid=1648665153&sprefix=freedom+dues%2Caps%2C208&sr=8-1
Waterstones Paperback £13.00
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Kobo ebook £3.61 Audio £15.09 or free with trial
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Amazon UK Available on Audible Hardcover £18.82 Paperback £13.00
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