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After secret lovers, feisty Alice Hanscome and irresistible Black Will, are flogged forty stripes for fornication and bastardy in 1690 Kittery, Maine, Alice escapes jail, flees to Charles Town and champions education for slaves, while determined Black Will raises their child and earns his freedom.

Action,Adventure,Drama,Epic,Family,Mystery,Political,Religious,Historical Fiction,Romance,Suspense/Thriller,Melodrama

Wayward Alice fears for her life and that of her third illegitimate newborn's in the Kittery jail when her soul is saved as she reconciles with her father and is inspired by his untold tale of survival as an orphan immigrant and indentured servant in 1629 Salem.

London, England; Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony; KIttery, Maine; Charles Town (Charleston) SC

Yes

Internal Journey/Rebirth,Overcoming Monster/Villain,Quest,Rebellion Against 'The One',Tragedy,Voyage and Return

Philosophical Questions,Twist,Meaningful Message,Coming of Age

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Name: Alice Hanscome (Ann Downing)

Age: lifespan 1671-1740; focus young adult

Gender: Female

Role: Protagonist

Key Traits: Adventurous,Badass,Aggressive,Charming,Complex,Confident,Decisive,Desperate,Engaging,Flexible,Gracious,Heartthrob,Heroic,Educated,Leader,Sexy,Outspoken,Blunt,Skillful,Romantic,Seductive,Unapologetic,Aspiring

Name: Thomas Hanscome

Age: 11-78 1618-1696

Gender: Male

Role: Protagonist

Key Traits: Adventurous,Aspiring,Charming,Complex,Engaging,Flexible,Heroic,Heartthrob,Masculine,Modest,Sexy,Skillful,Romantic,Seductive,Unapologetic,Desperate,Honorable,Blunt,Insecure,Leader,Faithful

Name: Aaron Hanscome

Age: b. 1685 d. 1760 child - adult

Gender: Male

Role: protagonist

Key Traits: Adventurous,Aspiring,Charming,Aggressive,Complex,Confident,Engaging,Faithful,Gracious,Greedy,Heroic,Honorable,Leader,Flexible,Masculine,Sexy,Skillful,Outspoken,Heartthrob,Romantic,Insecure

Name: Black Will

Age: b. 1670? d. after 1720 young adult-adult

Gender: Male

Role: protagonist

Key Traits: Aspiring,Charming,Complex,Engaging,Flexible,Heartthrob,Heroic,Honorable,Masculine,Sexy,Skillful,Romantic,Seductive,Gracious,Confident,Modest,Decisive

Joan Dickinson has worn many hats - history teacher, psychologist, professor, behavioral health director and international consultant, wellness columnist, public speaker, yoga and meditation instructor and author. She holds degrees from The University of Wisconsin-Madison, The University of Colorado-Boulder and The University of Northern Colorado-Greeley. She hails from Minnesota and kayaks with the dolphins near Anna Maria Island, Florida.

Age: 18-34,35-54,55+

Target Gender: Universal,Female Leaning

New England and South Carolina colonial history. Slavery. Indentured servants. Queen Anne's War, Extermination of native Americans

Status: Yes: self-published

Publisher: self-published

Year Published: 2018 1st edition, 2019 2nd edition

Yes

ISBN-13: 978-1095797389 ISBN-10: 1095797387