Beneath the Same Sky

Set against the backdrop of the War of 1812, this historical fiction novel unfolds during the crucial Battle of Baltimore, intertwining the lives of several characters facing a nation in conflict. Among them, Francis Scott Key writes the words of what will become the Star-Spangled Banner while held captive, Frederick Hall, an escaped slave, fights for a country that has denied him freedom, and Grace Wisher, an indentured servant, stitches the American flag with hopes of liberty. As the battle intensifies, these individuals grapple with themes of patriotism, freedom, and identity, exploring the poignant irony of their contributions to a legacy that has often marginalized them.