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Oona
At the age of thirteen, Oona commits a great sin and runs away from the plantation upon which she lives. Trying to flee from slavery and the terrible act, she heads into the forests of North Georgia, the trees hiding secrets and containing her destiny.Set in 1858, Oona tells the tale of a runaway slave. She meets Dorothy and Walter, a couple living in the wilderness. They offer her food and shelter. Wary of such acts of kindness, she considers their offer to stay.Meanwhile, her past will not releae its grip. She is tormented by it and there are those who would take her into custody in order to mete out a harsh justice. Will Oona find her freedom to be temporary or will she discover a new life of liberty? Discover her fate in this story of kindness, cruelty and hope.Edwin Page is the author of numerous works of fiction and non-fiction, including the widely acclaimed books The Hanging Tree, Runaway and Where Seagulls Fly.The majority of Edwin Page's books are available in Kindle and paperback formats. Mr Page is the author of numerous works of fiction and non-fiction, including the widely acclaimed books The Hanging Tree, Runaway and Where Seagulls Fly.
- GenresHistorical Fiction
200 pages, Paperback
Published May 21, 2019
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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 14, 2019
Good book
A really good book. Started it and could not put it down. I would recommend this book to all friends and family. Book took me by surprise at how good it was.
A really good book. Started it and could not put it down. I would recommend this book to all friends and family. Book took me by surprise at how good it was.
June 13, 2019
5 stars
Very good book 👍. Did not expect it to end the way that it did. Could not put it down.
Very good book 👍. Did not expect it to end the way that it did. Could not put it down.
July 13, 2019
Fantastic book! Left me in tears, such a beautifully written and told story.
July 16, 2019
WOW, another great slavery story by Edwin Page
This was a great story by Edwin Page. It dealt with slavery and also kindness by others who believed in equality and Love. I wasn't expecting the story to have the twists and turns that it did. In the end the ultimate sacrifice of one's life was given in order to safe another. Another one of Edwin Page's books that I stayed up all night to finish.
This was a great story by Edwin Page. It dealt with slavery and also kindness by others who believed in equality and Love. I wasn't expecting the story to have the twists and turns that it did. In the end the ultimate sacrifice of one's life was given in order to safe another. Another one of Edwin Page's books that I stayed up all night to finish.
September 30, 2019
A lot in A little
I have never read A book quite like this one. It is so mysterious yet true. I Love that Bias was not part of the old couples makeup. I also love That Oona got to see and feel real love. This is A Wonderful must read book. I will read everything that is written.
I have never read A book quite like this one. It is so mysterious yet true. I Love that Bias was not part of the old couples makeup. I also love That Oona got to see and feel real love. This is A Wonderful must read book. I will read everything that is written.
November 1, 2019
Good Reading. Sad Ending!
I'm disappointed in how the Story Ended!! It seems like the writer had Oona destined to die no matter what path she would have taken. She Never had a Chance of making it to Freedom or Living a Better Life on Earth!
I'm disappointed in how the Story Ended!! It seems like the writer had Oona destined to die no matter what path she would have taken. She Never had a Chance of making it to Freedom or Living a Better Life on Earth!
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November 10, 2019Excellent book! I did not see the ending !
December 11, 2019
Oona
Great book kept interested during the whole book. I loved the plot was great. Enjoyed everything about the store. Great!!!
Great book kept interested during the whole book. I loved the plot was great. Enjoyed everything about the store. Great!!!
January 16, 2020
Good book, author has a unique style of writing. Loved all the imagery throughout the book it helps to bring the characters to life.
February 11, 2021
Sad and touching
Sad story from slavery times when the color of your skin meant suffering. Well written and easy to follow. I enjoyed this book and will read others from author.
Sad story from slavery times when the color of your skin meant suffering. Well written and easy to follow. I enjoyed this book and will read others from author.
October 8, 2021
Tear Jerker
I love how cut-throat this story was. There was no sugar coating or fairy tale endings when describing those who hate
I love how cut-throat this story was. There was no sugar coating or fairy tale endings when describing those who hate
November 2, 2025
A good story of life in the old West.
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