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Freedom Seekers went LIVE on November 3!
The long-awaited revised edition of Beyond the Sky is now available for purchase. Look what reviewers are already saying about it!
"Ann Heap's Freedom Seekers (first published as Beyond the Sky) is a compelling work of historical fiction set against the racial turbulence of the Civil Rights era. It's heroine descends from Appalachian "Granny Women," healers revered in their mountain communities, and her compassion draws her into the Civil Rights Movements. When family journals reveal startling truths about her own lineage, the injustice she has been fighting becomes deeply personal.
Heap skillfully connects two strands of American history that rarely appear together: the legacy of Appalachian women healers and the harm done by racial discrimination laws. The new title suits the story well, as its characters seek freedom from injustice and from the weight of inherited secrets.
The characters are believable, and the storyline held my interest throughout. Grounded in historical journals the author researcher, the narrative is both heartwarming and heartbreaking. It offers a nuanced look at the the era's racial divisions shaped ordinary lives in the mountains.
Freedom Seekers is a thought-provoking read that combines historical accuracy with emotional depth, and it's a valuable addition to historical fiction."
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