THE AMERICAN DAUGHTERS

An inspiring original story gets a five-star narration from Lynnette R. Freeman. Her character voices are so believable this audiobook sounds like a full-cast recording. Sanite and her daughter, Ady, run from the brutality of John du Marche's slave labor camp--also known as a plantation. Separated when Sanite is recaptured, Ady endures hardship alone in the woods. Eventually, Ady is befriended by Lenore, a free woman who owns an inn. Lenore runs a secret organization of women called "The Daughters," who work to undermine the Confederacy. Freeman delivers the tension, relief, dangers, and hope felt by these remarkable women. Her performance delivers an intelligent, uncompromising portrait of a group of indomitable women who work to save themselves and future generations from the evils of enslavement. S.J.H. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: MARCH 2024]