Slaves for the Isabella
“Slaves for the Isabella” by Julia Edwards, published by Laverstock Publishing in 2017, is a work of juvenile fiction that explores themes of freedom and morality against a historical backdrop. This edition spans 229 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Joe Hopkins, who navigates the complexities of life in Georgian Bristol, where he initially perceives a veneer of civility that conceals the harsh realities of slavery.
As Joe uncovers the involvement of Lucy’s family in the slave trade, he encounters African slaves brought from Jamaica and faces opposition from those who wish to profit from their plight. The story delves into Joe’s struggle to save the slaves and to help Lucy understand the true value of freedom. Readers will find a blend of action and adventure intertwined with historical elements, as the characters confront the uncomfortable truths of their society. This book is the fifth installment in The Scar Gatherer series.
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What if freedom wasn’t something you could take for granted? What if you had to fight for it?
If there’s one thing Joe Hopkins knows better than anyone, it’s that the past can be very uncomfortable. But life in wealthy Georgian Bristol seems surprisingly civilized. Lucy’s house is light and airy, and there are sandwiches and tea with sugar.
He soon discovers, however, that this civility is only skin deep: Lucy’s family is shockingly involved in slavery.
When he meets the African slaves her father has brought back from Jamaica, Joe swiftly finds there are other people in the house who are determined to see them gone, and to profit from their disappearance.
Can Joe and Lucy save the slaves from the horrifying fate that threatens them? And can Joe make Lucy see that freedom is what matters most?
“Slaves for the Isabella” is the fifth book in The Scar Gatherer series.
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