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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Ancient, blind Maryam Priscilla Grace is one of the tenacious survivors of the ugly practice of slavery. . . . Williams’s lively plotting takes her heroine from the Caribbean lair of a group of Black pirates to the fields of Virginia’s plantation country. Maryam will succeed in having a family, although not as she imagined it. Above all, she will break free of her chains, both ‘the iron kind and the kind that wrapped themselves around your thoughts.’ ” — New York Times Book Review “Momma Grace’s story is often a brutal one, but it’s full of adventure and romance, courage and resilience. It’s no apologia for slavery but a moving portrait of its fully human victims.” — Kirkus Reviews Emotionally satisfying...Williams offers vivid descriptions. A remarkable character portrait. — Publishers Weekly Maryam’s story is one of tenacity and resistance, through actions both everyday and extraordinary, and her struggle for survival is inspiring. Readers who enjoy Lalita Tademy will be drawn into this vividly imagined novel. — Booklist “This is a truly character-driven novel that explores how people define themselves, the creation of family and home, and the importance of memory and language. . . . Fans of historical epics won’t be able to put this book down.” — Historical Novel Society “This is one of those novels that, once you’re used to the storytelling, makes your surroundings melt away. Start it, and Things Past Telling will be a book well-read.” — Bookworm Sez “This big-hearted, authentic portrayal of both friendship among middle-aged women and the mother-daughter bond will appeal to fans of Terry McMillan.” — Booklist on The Secret Women “The Secret Women is . . . a moving examination of the complexities of motherhood and the strength of female friendship." — Kirkus Reviews
