A historical novel tracing lost family ties through slavery's aftermath, blending past and present struggles.
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A historical novel tracing lost family ties through slavery's aftermath, blending past and present struggles.
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the bestselling author of Before We Were Yours comes a dramatic historical novel of three young women searching for family amid the destruction of the post–Civil War South, and of a modern-day teacher who learns of their story and its vital connection to her students’ lives. “An absorbing historical . . . enthralling.”—Library Journal Bestselling author Lisa Wingate brings to life startling stories from actual “Lost Friends” advertisements that appeared in Southe...
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Minor references to relationships; no explicit scenes depicted. To sexual coercion in historical slavery context.
Violence & gore
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Moderate violence related to slavery; some disturbing scenes of harm.
Profanity
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Mild language used infrequently throughout the story.
Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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Minor references to faith or church settings in historical context.
Magic & witchcraft
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No evidence found in available sources.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Moderate focus on racial and social justice themes tied to history.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources.
Abuse & suffering
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Major focus on slavery, cruelty, and systemic suffering of characters. To sexual coercion in historical slavery context.
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