The Last Runaway
The Last Runaway by Tracy Chevalier, published by Wheeler Publishing in 2013, is presented in a large print edition with 445 pages. This novel explores a significant chapter in American history through the eyes of Honor Bright, a modest English Quaker who finds herself in Ohio in 1850. Stranded far from home and grappling with personal disappointment, Honor navigates the challenges of an unfamiliar landscape while confronting family tragedy and the complexities of human connection.
Readers will discover a vivid narrative that delves into the clandestine activities of the Underground Railroad, where Honor becomes involved in helping runaway slaves seek freedom. The story highlights her friendships with two remarkable individuals who exemplify the strength of defiance. As Honor faces the trials of her new life, she must ultimately confront her beliefs and the sacrifices they may demand. This edition, written in English, offers an engaging exploration of themes related to historical fiction and personal conviction.
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A powerful journey brimming with color and drama, “The Last Runaway” is “New York Times” bestselling author Tracy Chevalier’s vivid exploration of an iconic chapter in American history.
Ohio 1850. For a modest English Quaker stranded far from home, life is a trial. Untethered from the moment she leaves England, fleeing personal disappointment, Honor Bright is forced by family tragedy to rely on strangers in an alien, untamed landscape. Drawn into the clandestine activities of the Underground Railroad, a network helping runaway slaves escape to freedom, Honor befriends two exceptional people who embody the startling power of defiance. Eventually she must decide if she too can act on what she believes in, whatever the personal cost.
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