Iola Leroy, or, Shadows Uplifted

As the Civil War rages, a young woman named Iola Leroy, raised unaware of her African ancestry, is tragically enslaved after being lured back home. Amidst the chaos of battlefield hospitals and secret gatherings, she navigates a world grappling with the possibility of freedom. This quietly stouthearted novel explores themes of community, integrity, and solidarity during a pivotal time in American history.