The Mapmaker’s Children A Novel
The Mapmaker’s Children A Novel by Sarah McCoy is a reprint edition published by Crown on February 9, 2016, featuring 336 pages in English. This novel intertwines the lives of two women from different eras, exploring their challenges and the bravery they exhibit in the face of adversity. The narrative follows Sarah Brown, the daughter of abolitionist John Brown, who uses her artistic skills to aid slaves on the Underground Railroad, while also delving into the life of Eden Anderson, who discovers a hidden porcelain doll that connects her to Sarah’s past.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as courage, family, and legacy, as both women navigate their respective struggles. The story highlights the historical context of the Civil War era and the significance of the Underground Railroad, illustrating how the past influences the present. Through their journeys, Sarah and Eden redefine their understanding of love and resilience, revealing the intricate connections between history and personal destiny.
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Two women from different generations face challenges that test their bravery and resilience in this “lovingly constructed [and] passionately told” (The Washington Post) novel from the author of The Baker’s Daughter.
“Poignant and deeply absorbing. McCoy weaves this moving tale of two women finding their way with style and thoughtfulness.”—Madeline Miller, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Circe and The Song of Achilles
When Sarah Brown, daughter of abolitionist John Brown, realizes that her artistic talents may be able to help save the lives of slaves fleeing north, she becomes one of the Underground Railroad’s leading mapmakers, taking her cues from the Slave Quilt codes and hiding her maps within her paintings. As the country steers toward civil war, Sarah faces difficult sacrifices that could put all she loves in peril.
A century and a half later, Eden Anderson, reeling from personal disappointment, moves with her husband to an old house in suburban Washington, D.C., a last-ditch effort to save their marriage and start a family. In the house’s cellar, she discovers a long-hidden porcelain doll that holds extraordinary secrets from the days of the Underground Railroad.
Sarah and Eden’s connection soon bridges the past with the present, forcing each of them to define courage, family, love, and legacy in a new way, illustrating the ways in which history and destiny are interconnected on one enormous, intricate map.
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