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A Long Way from Home follows Susie, Clara, and their granddaughter Susan through three decades on Montpelier, the former plantation of President James Madison. Beginning as house slaves under Dolley Madison, the women endure the plantation’s decline, changing ownership, and the constant threat of separation.
Clara matures into a mother of light‑skinned daughters, Ellen and Susan. After Susan is sold to a wealthy Richmond businessman, she forges a new life in the bustling city. Amid the turmoil of the Civil War, Susan finds love and finally achieves the freedom her ancestors longed for.
The novel portrays the deep bonds among enslaved families, the harsh realities of slavery, and the enduring hope that drives the pursuit of liberty.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Connie Briscoe
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