{"product_id":"the-stockwell-letters-a-novel-9781684632145","title":"The Stockwell Letters: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eBased on the true story of Ann Phillips and her connection to Anthony Burns, a young man who briefly escaped American slavery and rocked the nation with his heroic story, Jacqueline Friedland's novel The Stockwell Letters is a gripping work of fiction that delves into the harrowing conditions of the antebellum South and the obstacles faced by abolitionists. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 256 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 29 August 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: SparkPress\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the acclaimed and multi-award-winning author Jacqueline Friedland comes a gripping work of fiction inspired by the remarkable true story of female abolitionist Ann Phillips and her profound connection to Anthony Burns, a young man who courageously escaped American slavery and shook the nation with his awe-inspiring tale of heroism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn ardent champion of abolition from a young age, Ann's unwavering commitment to the cause was abruptly halted just before her twenty-fourth birthday when she fell gravely ill with a mysterious ailment. Fearing for her fragile health, her renowned abolitionist husband, Wendell Phillips, forbade her from participating in any further anti-slavery endeavors. Undeterred, Ann remained resolute in her desire to assist fugitive slave Anthony Burns, regardless of the consequences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Stockwell Letters, with a particular emphasis on the challenges faced by nineteenth-century women who sought to make a difference in a society that imposed numerous restrictions on them, delves deep into the harrowing realities of the antebellum South and the formidable obstacles encountered by abolitionists who tirelessly battled to eradicate slavery. This captivating narrative unfolds at a rapid pace, captivating readers from beginning to end and leaving a lasting impact long after the final page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 440g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 140 x 217 x 22 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781684632145\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jacqueline Friedland","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44531963560186,"sku":"9781684632145","price":10.04,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1693562527242_book.jpg?v=1693663657","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-stockwell-letters-a-novel-9781684632145","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}