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Set in 19th-century New England, this groundbreaking novel features the life of a mixed-race girl, Frado, who faces the harsh realities of racism and classism. Through her struggles with a white family that enslaves her, the narrative explores themes of identity, resilience, and the quest for belonging. As one of the first novels published by an African American woman, it provides a poignant commentary on the intersections of race and gender, making it a significant work in American literature.