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Finalist for the 2023 Kirkus Prize, Nonfiction

“I want dramatic history that reads like a novel”–New York Times

Instant New York Times bestseller.

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“In this superbly researched and masterfully written book, Woo gives William and Ellen Craft’s story the detailed attention it so richly deserves.”
—Library Journal (starred review)

“A gripping adventure… suspenseful and wonderfully told. A captivating tale that ably captures the determination and courage of a remarkable couple.”
—Kirkus reviews (starred review)

“This novelistic history soars.”
—Publishers Weekly