Publisher's Synopsis
The Queens of Drapetomania is a powerful and thrilling black historical novel set in the antebellum South, where three courageous young women rise against the horrors of enslavement. Abigail Dodson, Glenda Faye, and Brenda Jean Watkins hail from Sweet Water Plantation in Church Creek, Maryland, and are united by divine twists of fate that grant them extraordinary powers.
Infused with nature's might, Abigail commands the weather, Glenda Faye wields the forces of earthquakes and lava, and Brenda Jean communicates and commands animals. Together, they lead the largest and most successful slave rebellion in American history, shattering the chains of chattel slavery with unmatched strength and resilience.
Rich with themes of empowerment, sisterhood, and freedom, The Queens of Drapetomania transports readers 170 years into the past, blending historical truth with fantastical elements to deliver a story of resistance and triumph. Perfect for fans of black history, historical fiction, and empowering fantasy, this novel will leave you inspired and captivated.
Keywords: historical fiction, African American history, slave rebellion, black empowerment, supernatural powers, chattel slavery, women's courage, freedom fighters, antebellum South, action and adventure.
