What Happened in the Marshlands: A One Virtue and a Thousand Crimes Short Story

by Mirà Kanehl

In this vivid historical short story, a young woman full of hopes is tied to the slave rebellion in 1811 Louisiana. Amidst murder, confused shouting, and dust beat up by drumming footsteps, all she can think of is her daughter's future. Can she withdraw her support from her brothers and sisters in order to protect her daughter?

17 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 9, 2020

About the author

When Mirà Kanehl's fingertips aren’t bleeding onto the keyboard she's doing yoga or reading great books. She grew up in a remote place in India where fragrant jasmine bushes line orange sand roads and cows (equally odorous) jam traffic. She currently resides in Germany though she's a nomad in blood.

Her books explore intercultural life and sometimes harsh historical realities in unusual and gripping stories.

Reviews

[Teresa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written and Impactful story! I marvel at how so few words could cause me to fear for Ayida, applaud her courage, despise the unexpected violence and wonder with concern about her daughter’s fate.
Thank you, Mira Kunehl, for the free copy.

[TaniaRina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Can't even imagine the choices people had to make in those circumstances.