{"product_id":"songs-yet-sung-james-mcbride","title":"Songs Yet Sung – James McBride","description":"\u003cp\u003eSet in the final years of slavery in America, this powerful historical novel follows Liz Spocott, a young enslaved woman who escapes captivity and sets out on a dangerous journey toward freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePursued by slave catchers and aided by an unlikely network of allies, she moves through a landscape shaped by fear, hope and resistance. Richly researched and emotionally compelling, \u003cstrong\u003eSongs Yet Sung\u003c\/strong\u003e blends history with unforgettable storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWell regarded among readers of historical and literary fiction, it's praised for its powerful, evocative writing, memorable characters and unique perspective on slavery and freedom. The subject matter is challenging and the storytelling moves back and forth in time, which makes it a rich book-club choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerfect for readers who love\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEscapes to freedom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical survival stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnlikely allies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePursuit and danger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResilience against oppression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIf you liked these, you'll love this\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Underground Railroad\u003c\/em\u003e – Colson Whitehead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBeloved\u003c\/em\u003e – Toni Morrison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHomegoing\u003c\/em\u003e – Yaa Gyasi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore James McBride? We also stock his memoir \u003cem\u003eThe Color of Water\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA trade paperback in Good condition: moderate wear, some page yellowing, all pages present.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jhb Preloved Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66718887936115,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/3357\/6307\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_0eac309c-51d1-4ad2-92e2-ab8096896e4c.jpg?v=1790417548","url":"https:\/\/jhbprelovedbooks.co.za\/products\/songs-yet-sung-james-mcbride","provider":"Jhb Preloved Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}