Books like Shadows on Society Hill by Evelyn Coleman
When Addy's family moves to Philadelphia's historic Society Hill neighborhood in 1866, the young protagonist soon discovers that the new home harbors perilous secrets. Among these are clues connected to the North Carolina plantation she escaped from just two years earlier. As Addy investigates, the narrative weaves in an overview of the challenges and societal shifts faced by African Americans during the Reconstruction era, providing readers with both mystery and historical context.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Evelyn Coleman
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