{"product_id":"the-american-daughters-a-novel-1","title":"The American Daughters: A Novel","description":"“An enthralling tale of a secret resistance movement run by Black women in pre-Civil War New Orleans.”—Time\n\n“Stirring . . . In telling this important, neglected history with imagination-fueled research, The American Daughters offers an inspiring story of people who show a way forward with their perseverance, bravery and love.”—The New York Times Book Review (Editors’ Choice)\n\nAN ELECTRIC LIT AND KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR\n\nAdy, a curious, sharp-witted girl, and her fierce mother, Sanite, are inseparable. Enslaved to a businessman in the French Quarter of New Orleans, the pair spend their days reminiscing about their family’s rebellious and storied history and dreaming of a loving future. When mother and daughter are separated, Ady is left hopeless and directionless until she stumbles into the Mockingbird Inn and meets Lenore, a free Black woman with whom she becomes fast friends. Lenore invites Ady to join a clandestine society of spies called the Daughters. With the courage instilled in her by Sanite—and with help from these strong women—Ady learns how to put herself first. So begins her journey toward liberation and imagining a new future.\n\nThe American Daughters is a novel of hope and triumph that reminds us what is possible when a community bands together to fight for their freedom.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0593729412\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0593729412.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Ruffin, Maurice Carlos\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41518883143738,"sku":"DBV.0593729412.A","price":7.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0593729412-0.jpg?v=1783918908","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/the-american-daughters-a-novel-1","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}