All We Were Promised : A Novel By Ashton Lattimore

In the volatile pre-Civil War setting of Philadelphia, "The Rebel, the Socialite, and the Fugitive" tells the compelling story of Charlotte, a housemaid harboring a dangerous family secret. Having fled from the oppression of White Oaks plantation, she finds herself locked in servitude alongside her white-passing father, both concealing their identities from relentless slavecatchers.

Yearning for true freedom, Charlotte forms an unlikely alliance with Nell, an emerging abolitionist from a prominent Black family. However, their plans take a perilous turn when Evie, Charlotte's friend from White Oaks, arrives in Philadelphia, seeking escape from her captors. Determined to help Evie, Charlotte and Nell navigate a city roiling with racial tensions and violence against abolitionists.

As they confront the challenges of their time, the trio grapples with their own fears and desires, risking everything for the cause of freedom. Against a backdrop of race riots and oppression, they must navigate treacherous waters, knowing that their quest to liberate Evie may come at a high price.

"The Rebel, the Socialite, and the Fugitive" is a riveting tale of friendship, deception, and courage, where the boundaries between social classes and races blur in the pursuit of justice. In a society teetering on the brink of change, these three women defy convention and risk their lives for the promise of a better future, where freedom reigns for all. 📚❤️