The River Remembers: A Novel

Samantha Lockwood, Day Sets, and Harriet Robinson are three women from different backgrounds who are struggling to keep up with the changing world in 1835. Samantha is banished to the territory with her brother, while Day Sets demands that her white husband create a school to educate their daughter. Harriet falls in love with Dred Scott but is enslaved and has little control over her own fate. Each of these women must find a way to direct their own future and leave a legacy for their children.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 27 June 2023
Publisher: She Writes Press

Samantha Lockwood, Day Sets, and Harriet Robinson hail from vastly different backgrounds, as the year is 1835, and the world is rapidly evolving. They are all grappling with the challenges of keeping up with the changing times. After refusing another suitor that her father had chosen for her, Samantha's father banishes her to live in the territory with her brother. He, too, attempts to interfere with her marriage plans, but she is resolute in her pursuit of finding her own husband, despite the setbacks that arise.

Day Sets, driven by her belief that her white husband must establish a school to educate their daughter, aligns with her father's vision of his people assimilating into white society to secure the tribe's future. However, events soon challenge her father's beliefs.

Harriet's life in the territory offers a sense of freedom that surpasses any place she has ever lived. She even falls in love with Dred Scott, envisioning a life together. However, their reality is defined by enslavement, constantly reminding them of the limited control they have over their own destinies.

As their cultures collide, each of these three women must navigate a path to shape their own futures and leave a lasting legacy for their children. Samantha confronts the limitations imposed on her by her father and societal expectations, determined to forge her own path and find true love. Day Sets grapples with the contradictions between her cultural values and the demands of her husband, ultimately questioning the validity of assimilation. Harriet navigates the complexities of love and enslavement, seeking solace and hope amidst the oppressive circumstances.

Through their struggles and triumphs, these three women redefine the boundaries of their roles and challenge the prevailing societal norms. They become symbols of resilience, determination, and the pursuit of personal freedom in a world that is constantly evolving. Their stories serve as a testament to the strength and resilience of women in the face of adversity, leaving a lasting impact on the history of their time.

Dimension: 215 x 139 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781647424503