A Million Nightingales

In Susan Straight's evocative historical novel, A Million Nightingales, the story follows Moinette, a young slave girl on a Louisiana plantation, as she grapples with the sudden separation from her mother when she is sold at the age of fourteen. With a mix of awareness and determination, Moinette prepares to seize any chance at freedom, navigating a perilous world filled with risks and challenges. Inspired by true events, the narrative reveals her rich inner life and the drama of her journey toward liberation.