“A literary masterpiece of the highest caliber, historical fiction at a stellar level. ..this book deserves a vast audience…brilliance of the author to capture such emotion in her prose…wove nature into the passages as beautifully as Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel. . .nothing short of genius. . .breathless expectation. . .These words soak into you like raw bitter molasses over biscuits—slow, saturating, sticking to your inside and not letting go from the very first line to the very last. This book is awarded five stars and the “Highly Recommended” award by the Historical Fiction Company.”

"Brimming with excitement...a literary masterpiece!"" —Debra Whiting Alexander, award-winning author and 2018 WILLA Literary Award Winner in Contemporary Fiction for Zetty

"A glimpse into the history of our country from the perspective of a young black couple. I fell in love with Horace and Fredericka right from the start. Their escape from slavery and the treacherous wagon train trip West kept me reading late at night, couldn't put it down. How long until Book Two? Danuta is an excellent storyteller. Love the way the language flows. Meticulously researched. A must read. Be prepared for an emotional journey!"