River to Redemption
River to Redemption by Ann H. Gabhart is a historical novel published by Baker Publishing Group on July 3, 2018. This edition spans 336 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Adria Starr, an orphaned girl who, during the cholera epidemic of 1833, was cared for by a slave named Louis in Springfield, Kentucky. As Adria matures, she remains determined to secure Louis’s freedom, despite the challenges she faces in 1840s Kentucky.
Readers will find a richly detailed portrayal of Springfield and its inhabitants, exploring themes of courage, betrayal, and honor. The story is inspired by true events, highlighting the complexities of human relationships against the backdrop of historical struggles. Through Adria’s journey, the novel delves into the moral dilemmas of the time, offering insights into the lives of those who lived through the cholera epidemic and the institution of slavery.
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Orphaned in the cholera epidemic of 1833, Adria Starr was cared for by a slave named Louis, a man who stayed in Springfield, Kentucky, when anyone with means had fled. A man who passed up the opportunity to escape his bondage and instead tended to the sick and buried the dead. A man who, twelve years later, is being sold by his owners despite his heroic actions. Now nineteen, Adria has never forgotten what Louis did for her. She’s determined to find a way to buy Louis’s freedom. But in 1840s Kentucky, she’ll face an uphill battle.
Based partly on a true story, Ann H. Gabhart’s latest historical novel is a tour de force. The vividly rendered town of Springfield and its citizens immerse readers in a story of courage, betrayal, and honor that will stick with them long after they turn the last page.
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