The Bondwoman's Narrative

The New York Times bestseller that is possibly the first novel written by an African American woman is now in trade paperback. The Bondwoman's Narrative tells the story of Hannah Crafts, a young slave working on a wealthy North Carolina plantation, who runs away in a bid for freedom up North. Her compelling story provides a fascinating view of American life in the mid-1800s and the literary conventions of the time. Written in the 1850s by a runaway slave, The Bondwoman's Narrative is a provocative literary landmark and a significant historical event that will captivate a diverse audience.