An enslaved young woman craves a family. Her young mistress desires status in society. Can an unlikely bond change their lives forever?Most slaves long for freedom. Eighteen-year-old Spicey longs for a sister.As an orphaned house slave, she’s desperate to belong to a family—even her mistress Caroline’s family. But Caroline is more concerned with courting John, the local preacher, than noticing Spicey’s devotion or caring about her needs. She doesn’t even think to look past Spicey’s skin color to see their relationship for what it is.When Spicey meets Junior, an enslaved young man with an intact family, she yearns deeply to have what he has. But would they accept her? And would Caroline allow the match?When the decision to protect a runaway slave causes the girls to risk everything, will the chains of slavery keep them bound to a world of lies and prejudices or be the catalyst that sets them both free?Rich in authentic details and unforgettable characters, Caroline, John, and Spicey’s stories progress in White Oak River: A Story of Slavery’s Secrets. Inspired by the author’s own family events, the novel continues the struggles Caroline endures to overcome the scars of slavery. Look for White Oak River: A Story of Slavery’s Secrets on Amazon.
✔ Author(s): Ora Smith
✔ Title: White Oak Plantation: Slavery's Deeper Roots (White Oak series)
✔ Rating : 4.3 out of 5 base on (138 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 0998041068
✔ ISBN-13: 9780998041063
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about White Oak Plantation by Ora Smith
Josephine Alvarez
The author's writing style is so captivating; I couldn't put the book down. Every sentence was beautifully crafted, and the descriptions painted vivid images in my mind. A true literary gem.
Daphne Garner
The way the author handled complex emotions and relationships was remarkable. I felt deeply connected to the characters, and their growth throughout the story was both inspiring and moving.
Kara Snyder
I'm already planning to reread this book. It's one of those stories that you can revisit again and again, discovering new layers of meaning each time.
