Ours

In "Ours," acclaimed author Phillip B. Williams conjures a mesmerizing epic centered around an enigmatic woman named Saint, who in the 1830s works to annihilate plantations in Arkansas to free enslaved people. She creates a hidden sanctuary called Ours, where her community can thrive away from the world's burdens. As time passes, however, the foundation of this miraculous town begins to crack under external pressures and internal challenges, sparking questions about the true nature of freedom and safety. Blending rich American literary traditions with elements of Black surrealism and mythology, this novel delves into the complexities of love and liberation over four decades.