Living in the Shadow of Slavery
Faustine Wilson, daughter of the late Victoria Casey McDonald, will present Victoria’s last novel, Living in the Shadow of Slavery, at Blue Ridge Books in Waynesville.
Living in the Shadow of Slavery continues the story of her great grandmother, Amanda, whose story began in the novel, Under the Lights of Darkness. As a slave of William Holland Thomas, Amanda faces uncertain times now that the Civil War has ended and all slaves have been declared free.
Having never known freedom, she and her family must make difficult decisions on how best to survive in this new existence. Faustine will also discuss a bit of the history of slavery in western North Carolina and the legacy of Victoria.
Living in the Shadow of Slavery with Faustine Wilson, Saturday, June 6 at 3 p.m. Blue Ridge Books, 152 S. Main St., Waynesville, NC 28786. 828-456-6000, www.blueridgebooksnc.com
