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Canaan's Tongue
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352 pages
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Set against the backdrop of the impending Civil War, the novel follows Virgil Ball, a reluctant protege entangled in the illicit trade of stolen slaves. As he navigates a dangerous world hunted by both Union and Confederate forces, Virgil gains wealth, sexual privilege, and power, revealing the moral complexities and human costs of his choices. The narrative explores themes of complicity, survival, and the harsh realities of a society on the brink of upheaval.
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2006, paperback
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