George Washington Black, an eleven-year-old slave on a Barbados sugar plantation, is thrust into an extraordinary adventure when chosen as the companion of an eccentric inventor. From the Caribbean to the Arctic, London, and Morocco, Wash’s journey is one of survival, freedom, and self-discovery — a sweeping tale of friendship, betrayal, and the search for belonging.
Rated 3.91/5 on Goodreads from 70,000+ readers — praised as “epic, imaginative, and deeply moving.” Celebrated for its historical adventure, themes of freedom and identity, and quotes like “Freedom is a shape-shifter, never the same twice.”
Perfect for fans of Colson Whitehead’s The Underground Railroad, Yaa Gyasi’s Homegoing, and Toni Morrison’s Beloved. A must for lovers of historical fiction, literary adventure, and postcolonial narratives.
