What It’s About:
This is a prequel to Bettie’s book, ON CUE
As Ginny writes her musical, inspiration comes from journal entries, letters
and poems, telling the story of a mistress and her maid, bound together by
slavery and blood, journeying toward freedom and love.
Early and Missy Hollings, her mistress, have always been
together. Missy keeps a journal of the dangers both young women face while
living with her nefarious stepbrother. Her father seems oblivious to their
safety until the stepbrother's threatening advances increase. When Missy's
father realizes both young women are in danger, he allows them to leave on a
journey north with an aunt. He also reveals the shameful secret behind the
young women's true relationship. The aunt insists that George, another slave,
must be part of their journey, to keep Early safe. When Missy's family forces
Early into marriage with George, will their relationship be forever changed?
They encounter dangers and help on their journey north. Will
Early and George's forced marriage survive the dangers along the way when their
path separates them from Missy?
My Thoughts:
I read On Cue and enjoyed the story, so I wanted to check out this
prequel. I love this story of these two strong women as they navigate the
horrors of slavery in the south. Early and Missy grew up like sisters, but as
adults they face trials that may break them apart. Boswell does a beautiful job
showing the turmoil and dedication these two share through decisions they must
make. One of my favorite characters is their aunt who takes them north to find
freedom and the promise of a new life. Throughout the story, Ginny, from On
Cue, reflects on the journal and other ephemera she finds as she writes her musical.
If you enjoy stories set in the south, historical accounts of that time period,
or simply a great story, you’ll want to read Free to Love. I purchased a
copy from Amazon. Opinions are my own.
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