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The novel follows the lives of two individuals from vastly different backgrounds who become entangled in each other's lives: Lizzie Hallim, a Scottish woman struggling with the hardships of her society, and John Bergmann, a slave on a Scottish riverbank. The two are united by their desire for freedom, but their paths cross in ways that challenge their understanding of what it means to be free. Through the lens of history and personal growth, the story explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the fight for equality.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Ken Follett
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