Angels Make Their Hope Here

Set in 1849 at Russell's Knob, a diverse and peaceful settlement in New Jersey, this story follows Dossie Bird, an escaped enslaved woman who finds refuge with the Smoot family. As she settles into her new life, unexpected violence thrusts her into a tumultuous journey from rural harmony to the chaos of New York City. Told with lively storytelling, the novel explores themes of interracial harmony and personal resilience during the Civil War era.