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The Hanging Tree
Set in the mid 1800s, The Hanging Tree is a bittersweet tale of the love between two slaves. It weaves a story that evokes both happiness and sadness with threads of love, loss, superstition and threat. Isaac and Oneesha live on a cotton plantation in Louisiana. They are afforded greater liberty than many of their people, but their lives still fall under the constant shadow of their position as slaves, a shadow that contains much which is fearful and perilous. Savouring fleeting rendezvous during the hours of darkness, they toil through the days and hope that their prayers for freedom will be answered. The Hanging Tree is by one of the most prolific and diverse contemporary authors and displays the power of the written word to stir the soul. It is sure to leave a lasting impression on the hearts and minds of readers. This novella is available in paperback and Kindle formats. Edwin Page is the author of the acclaimed historical novels Where Seagulls Fly and Song of the Sea, which are among the many fiction and non-fiction titles he has had published.
210 pages, Paperback
First published April 9, 2015
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About the author
Edwin Page
103 books13 followersWith over eighty books published since 2005, British born writer Edwin Page is one of the most prolific authors of the early 21st Century.
Known largely for his historical fiction, he is the author of the widely acclaimed Where Seagulls Fly. He has also written a number of popular stories relating to slavery in the U.S. These include The Hanging Tree, Runaway and Oona.
Edwin Page has a 1st Class degree in Film & Literary Studies and has had numerous short stories, articles and poems published in a variety of publications. Born and bred near Cambridge, he went to university in Plymouth and Carlisle, and now lives in western Cornwall.
Known largely for his historical fiction, he is the author of the widely acclaimed Where Seagulls Fly. He has also written a number of popular stories relating to slavery in the U.S. These include The Hanging Tree, Runaway and Oona.
Edwin Page has a 1st Class degree in Film & Literary Studies and has had numerous short stories, articles and poems published in a variety of publications. Born and bred near Cambridge, he went to university in Plymouth and Carlisle, and now lives in western Cornwall.
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September 11, 2016
A Number one
This book is about a love story of two slaves and the hardships that they had to go thru. The treatment they suffered did not outweigh the love that they shared. This story is about slavery and life on the plantation where every day was possibly your last day on earth. I will remember Oneesha and Isaac's story for years to come.
This book is about a love story of two slaves and the hardships that they had to go thru. The treatment they suffered did not outweigh the love that they shared. This story is about slavery and life on the plantation where every day was possibly your last day on earth. I will remember Oneesha and Isaac's story for years to come.
March 20, 2016
Heart Wrenching
This story was spellbinding. It is a fast read. The author bring the characters to life! Incredibly, heartwarming love story of two young, innocent slaves...and turn of events in their short lives.
This story was spellbinding. It is a fast read. The author bring the characters to life! Incredibly, heartwarming love story of two young, innocent slaves...and turn of events in their short lives.
October 10, 2016
Predictable, tedious, boring.
Author uses (and misuses) certain words over and over again. I feel like even a novice proof reader would have made a big difference.
Story is very predictable. I felt like there really wasn't a point to me finishing it, since the it was so boring, and so obvious. Despite this being a story about sad events in a sad time, I was left feeling nothing, because the characters are very flat.
Before the story the author writes about how it only took him a week and a half to write this. Maybe he should take more time in future writing endeavors to write something a little more compelling.
Author uses (and misuses) certain words over and over again. I feel like even a novice proof reader would have made a big difference.
Story is very predictable. I felt like there really wasn't a point to me finishing it, since the it was so boring, and so obvious. Despite this being a story about sad events in a sad time, I was left feeling nothing, because the characters are very flat.
Before the story the author writes about how it only took him a week and a half to write this. Maybe he should take more time in future writing endeavors to write something a little more compelling.
August 13, 2018
A great read.. I cried toward the end wishing for a few more chapters. Can't wait to read the next book
Edwin Page you are now you are now one of my favorite authors. Thank you so very much for a great book
Edwin Page you are now you are now one of my favorite authors. Thank you so very much for a great book
September 3, 2021
Bittersweet indeed
This is one of the saddest stories of true love I have read. There was not a typical fairytale ending, but still fairy-tale like, the enslaved people's version. Heart break after heart break
This is one of the saddest stories of true love I have read. There was not a typical fairytale ending, but still fairy-tale like, the enslaved people's version. Heart break after heart break
October 28, 2017
No words.....
This book was so good. I read it in one sitting. The love story was so beautifully told and my heartached for them
This book was so good. I read it in one sitting. The love story was so beautifully told and my heartached for them
September 17, 2019
Good Book
Very moving book.I would recommend this book to all friends and family. so sad. The only thing we never found out who the real murderer was.
Very moving book.I would recommend this book to all friends and family. so sad. The only thing we never found out who the real murderer was.
July 14, 2019
WOW,
I wasn't really sure that I would like this book but in the end stayed up all night to finish reading it. Freedom was all that the slaves dreamed about. This book deals with the injustice of what slaves endured. A thriller and great read. The ending was such a surprise. Will be reading more books by this author.
I wasn't really sure that I would like this book but in the end stayed up all night to finish reading it. Freedom was all that the slaves dreamed about. This book deals with the injustice of what slaves endured. A thriller and great read. The ending was such a surprise. Will be reading more books by this author.
October 18, 2016
A love story in the most trying times
A love story set to pre Civil War anticipation. I was able to easily learn the characters and follow the dialect. Nicely detailed, yet somewhat still a quick read.
A love story set to pre Civil War anticipation. I was able to easily learn the characters and follow the dialect. Nicely detailed, yet somewhat still a quick read.
November 8, 2016
Excellent story.
Excellent story of love under the most difficult circumstances. So difficult to comprehend life as a slave. Unimaginable treatment by man onto man.
Excellent story of love under the most difficult circumstances. So difficult to comprehend life as a slave. Unimaginable treatment by man onto man.
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