In the Upper Country

Set against the backdrop of Ontario's Black communities and the Underground Railroad, this debut novel explores the intertwined stories of two women—one beginning a journey of self-discovery and the other nearing the end of her life—through a powerful exchange of tales. As their stories unfold, themes of love, survival, and history reveal complex connections across North American borders, Indigenous lands, and generations. Richly researched and deeply evocative, the story offers a compelling look at the intertwined histories of Black and Indigenous peoples in North America.