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Title: Stand the Storm

Synopsis
Annie Coats and her son Gabriel have bought their freedom from slavery, and move to the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington D.C., an area supposedly set up for free black people, but soon discover it is a lawless dangerous place. With the Civil War beginning, Annie and Gabriel must integrate with their new community, face their old owner, and help escaped slaves on their journey north. STAND THE STORM is a lyrical and beautiful novel of two complex characters whose lives bridge the divide between slavery and freedom, the same divide that is sending the country to war.

Details
Language:        English

Size
Length:        359 Pages
Weight:        1.2 Pounds
Height:         8.5 Inches
Width:          6 Inches
Thickness:    1.5 Inches



Publisher Notes
Struggling for survival in a Washington frontier community after buying their freedom, Sewing Annie Coats and her son, Gabriel, operate a tailor shop and laundry while battling with their former owner, assisting escaped slaves, and preparing for imminent war. By the author of River, Cross My Heart. (Historical Fiction)



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Book Details Summary: The title of this book is Stand the Storm and it was written by Breena Clarke. This edition of Stand the Storm is in a Hardcover format. This books publish date is December 2008 and it has a suggested retail price of $33.95. There are 359 pages in the book and it was published by Center Point Pub. The 10 digit ISBN is 1602853525 and the 13 digit ISBN is 9781602853522. For the most current lowest price, Click Here.