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| Original Title: | Indigo |
| ISBN: | 0595002021 (ISBN13: 9780595002023) |
| Edition Language: | English URL https://www.iuniverse.com/bookstore/bookdetail.aspx?bookid=SKU-000003495 |
Beverly Jenkins
Paperback | Pages: 372 pages Rating: 4.42 | 2295 Users | 341 Reviews
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As a child Hester Wyatt escaped slavery, but now the dark skinned beauty is a dedicated member of Michigan's Underground railroad, offering other runaways a chance at the freedom she has learned to love. When one of her fellow conductors brings her an injured man to hide, Hester doesn't hesitate even after she is told about the price on his head. The man in question is the great conductor known as the "Black Daniel" a vital member of the north's Underground railroad network, but Hester finds him so rude and arrogant, she begins to question her vow to hide him. When the injured and beaten Galen Vachon, aka, the Black Daniel awakens in Hester's cellar, he is unprepared for the feisty young conductor providing his care. As a member of one of the wealthiest free Black families in New Orleans, Galen has turned his back on the lavish living he is accustomed to in order to provide freedom to those enslaved in the south. However, as he heals he cannot turn his back on Hester Wyatt. Her innocence fills him like a breath of fresh air and he is determined to make her his, but traitors have to be found, slave catchers have to be routed and Hester's refusal to trust her own heart have to be overcome before she and Galen can find the freedom only love can bring. (back cover)
Itemize Containing Books Indigo
| Title | : | Indigo |
| Author | : | Beverly Jenkins |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | US / CAN / UK edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 372 pages |
| Published | : | August 20th 2000 by iUniverse (first published November 1st 1996) |
| Categories | : | Romance. Historical Romance. Historical. Historical Fiction. Fiction |
Rating Containing Books Indigo
Ratings: 4.42 From 2295 Users | 341 ReviewsRate Containing Books Indigo
I did a buddy read for this over on BookLikes, for all my discussions, comments, and quotes:Prologue - Ch 4Chs 5-10Chs 11-16Chs 17-endI've read a couple other Jenkins' books, this was my favorite. I loved all the historical references, tidbits, and weaving in that she did; I can't even tell how many hours I spent learning about people, places, and events she included. Galen was a roguish character that I probably let his charm get him off the hook, he was pushy and I wasn't a fan of how heOkay, I have officially finished my second ever Beverly Jenkins.Indigo is a sort of slow moving, yet super intense historical romance all the while there is just so much going on and at the most random of times Queen Bev drops some much needed knowledge then carries on with the story.This is Hester and Galens romance. Both in their own ways are conducters on the Underground Railroad. The entire backdrop to this romance is dangerous. So hard to put into words, but amongst all the edge of your
Beautiful story during a time period I've heretofore avoided as a Black American woman whose family is descended from kidnapped and enslaved Africans. I love historicals. But I tend to stick with Regency and earlier since they are almost always set in England and quietly avoids all things chattel slavery though when you think about it, a lot of the gentry's money was from plantations in the Caribbean and shipping... anyway... so as I was saying... I don't like American based historicals unless
It felt a bit dated, which makes sense since it was written 20 years ago. I'd once read that Kathleen Woodiwiss was an inspiration for Beverly Jenkins, so I was glad to find that this book didn't suck like The Flame and the Flower did, and wasn't ridiculous like that book.Ultimately, the novel struck a successful balance between the lightness and oft-seen tropes of the majority of the historical romance genre and the darker realities of being black in America in the years just prior to the Civil
good read. this was my first historical romance book. I connected with the characters and the story flowed.
I loved this so, so much! Its a bit long, but I adored every second of it. The Underground Railroad aspect was fascinating to read about. It adds a lot of suspense and danger to the story. The romance took my breath away - Im still swooning over Galen! Hes a reformed rake who cherishes and worships his heroine. The way he went about wooing her was perfection. Hester is a headstrong, intelligent woman I couldnt help but root for. The two of them made such a powerful couple. I can see why so many
Romance Fiction is not my thing. I truly enjoyed the historical aspect of this book. The people who ran the Underground Railroad were incredibly courageous. I found the romance aspect of this novel to be very cheesy. Hester is a brave woman.Read Harder Challenge - a Historical romance by an AOC
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