Diane C. McPhail
Abolitionist's Daughter Paperback Book
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In her sweeping debut, Diane C. McPhail offers a powerful, profoundly emotional novel that explores a littleknown aspect of Civil War historySouthern Abolitionistsand the timeless struggle to do right even amidst bitter conflict. On a Mississippi morning in 1859, Emily Matthews begs her father to save a slave, Nathan, about to be auctioned away from his family. Judge Matthews is an abolitionist who runs an illegal school for his slaves, hoping to eventually set them free. One, a woman named Ginny, has become Emilys companion and often her conscienceand understands all too well the hazards an educated slave must face. Yet even Ginny could not predict the tangled, tragic string of events set in motion as Nathans family arrives at the Matthews farm. A young doctor, Charles Slate, tends to injured Nathan and begins to court Emily, finally persuading her to become his wife. But their union is disrupted by a fatal clash and a lie that will tear two families apart. As Civil War erupts, Emily, Ginny, and Emilys stoic motherinlaw, Adeline, each face devastating losses. Emilysheltered all her lifeis especially unprepared for the hardships to come. Struggling to survive in this raw, shifting new world, Emily will discover untapped inner strength, an unlikely love, and the courage to confront deep, painful truths. McPhails first novel sheds light on an often unrecognized part of Civil War history . . . For fans of Charles Fraziers enduring Cold Mountain.Booklist
Binding: Paperback;304 pages; Publisher: Kensington Publishing; Classification: FA; Weight: 120 g; Dimensions: 140 x 209 x 27
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In her sweeping debut, Diane C. McPhail offers a powerful, profoundly emotional novel that explores a littleknown aspect of Civil War historySouthern Abolitionistsand the timeless struggle to do right even amidst bitter conflict. On a Mississippi morning in 1859, Emily Matthews begs her father to save a slave, Nathan, about to be auctioned away from his family. Judge Matthews is an abolitionist who runs an illegal school for his slaves, hoping to eventually set them free. One, a woman named Ginny, has become Emilys companion and often her conscienceand understands all too well the hazards an educated slave must face. Yet even Ginny could not predict the tangled, tragic string of events set in motion as Nathans family arrives at the Matthews farm. A young doctor, Charles Slate, tends to injured Nathan and begins to court Emily, finally persuading her to become his wife. But their union is disrupted by a fatal clash and a lie that will tear two families apart. As Civil War erupts, Emily, Ginny, and Emilys stoic motherinlaw, Adeline, each face devastating losses. Emilysheltered all her lifeis especially unprepared for the hardships to come. Struggling to survive in this raw, shifting new world, Emily will discover untapped inner strength, an unlikely love, and the courage to confront deep, painful truths. McPhails first novel sheds light on an often unrecognized part of Civil War history . . . For fans of Charles Fraziers enduring Cold Mountain.Booklist
Binding: Paperback;304 pages; Publisher: Kensington Publishing; Classification: FA; Weight: 120 g; Dimensions: 140 x 209 x 27
Extended returns Orders placed after 29th October 2026 can be returned until 5th January 2027
Something not quite right? You have 21 days from the day you receive it, to send something back. When you purchase Debenhams Deliver+, you will have an extra 14 days on top of our standard 21-day window to initate a return.
Please note, we cannot offer refunds on fashion face masks, cosmetics, pierced jewellery, adult toys, and swimwear or lingerie if the hygiene seal is not in place or has been broken.
Items of footwear and/or clothing must be unworn and unwashed with the original labels attached. Also, footwear must be tried on indoors. Items of homeware including bedlinen, mattresses, and toppers, and pillows must be unused and in their original unopened packaging. This does not affect your statutory rights.
Click here to view our full Returns Policy.
Diane C. McPhail
Abolitionist's Daughter Paperback Book
“Refund was approved and back in my account the same day.” - Deliver+ customer
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