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Darkness: A Slave's Story
She was born into bondage. She was never meant to have a voice. Yet one young woman’s fight for identity will change everything she knows about freedom, family, and herself.
Cape Girardeau, Missouri, 1850s. Darkness has never understood why her life belongs to someone else. On the Andrews' farm, she watches families torn apart, and struggles against the cruel truth of her own parentage. But when the owner's wife forces her to be sold, Darkness is thrust into a world that challenges everything she has been told about who she is, and who she might become.
Purchased by siblings Luke and Alice Knox, she enters a household unlike any she has known. While Luke is away fighting for the Union, Alice teaches Darkness to read, write, and think as a woman with a future. When the war ends and life changes forever, Darkness must navigate love, transformation, and a new identity that both frees her and complicates the world around her.
A powerful story of resilience, womanhood, and the unbreakable will to rise, A Slave’s Story, is the unforgettable beginning of The Darkness Saga—an epic generational journey shaped by faith, courage, and the fight for freedom.
Perfect for readers who enjoy richly layered historical fiction such as The Kitchen House, The Book of Negroes, and Kindred.
Continue the journey in Book 2: The Struggles of a Former Slave (The Darkness Saga Book 2).
Cape Girardeau, Missouri, 1850s. Darkness has never understood why her life belongs to someone else. On the Andrews' farm, she watches families torn apart, and struggles against the cruel truth of her own parentage. But when the owner's wife forces her to be sold, Darkness is thrust into a world that challenges everything she has been told about who she is, and who she might become.
Purchased by siblings Luke and Alice Knox, she enters a household unlike any she has known. While Luke is away fighting for the Union, Alice teaches Darkness to read, write, and think as a woman with a future. When the war ends and life changes forever, Darkness must navigate love, transformation, and a new identity that both frees her and complicates the world around her.
A powerful story of resilience, womanhood, and the unbreakable will to rise, A Slave’s Story, is the unforgettable beginning of The Darkness Saga—an epic generational journey shaped by faith, courage, and the fight for freedom.
Perfect for readers who enjoy richly layered historical fiction such as The Kitchen House, The Book of Negroes, and Kindred.
Continue the journey in Book 2: The Struggles of a Former Slave (The Darkness Saga Book 2).
242 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 28, 2021
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June 9, 2023
True look into the lives of slaves
This is a very important and powerful read. Unfortunately it is exactly how slaves were treated. I laughed and cheered Sassy Darkness on but many parts of this book, I cried. I cried for the way that human beings treated other human beings based on their skin color and family traditions handled down from generation to generation. Definitely a five star read.
This is a very important and powerful read. Unfortunately it is exactly how slaves were treated. I laughed and cheered Sassy Darkness on but many parts of this book, I cried. I cried for the way that human beings treated other human beings based on their skin color and family traditions handled down from generation to generation. Definitely a five star read.
July 1, 2023
Story of hope not a sad story
Usually slave stories are just so sad and horrible for the slaves. Although this story was also sad due to the topic of slavery there was a ray of hope
Usually slave stories are just so sad and horrible for the slaves. Although this story was also sad due to the topic of slavery there was a ray of hope
February 11, 2023
Summary
This was a pretty nice story. It had great characters . I love the determination and pride that Darkness had in herself.
This was a pretty nice story. It had great characters . I love the determination and pride that Darkness had in herself.
March 23, 2023
awesome
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and can’t wait to see what book 2 has to offer to the readers. Great read
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and can’t wait to see what book 2 has to offer to the readers. Great read
April 12, 2024
Loved this
10 out of 10, I highly recommend!. A beautiful and easy read and a beautifully written love story that has me wanting to read more. I love reading about the slave period, its a true part of history, so its one of my favourite genres to read about.
Off to read book #2
10 out of 10, I highly recommend!. A beautiful and easy read and a beautifully written love story that has me wanting to read more. I love reading about the slave period, its a true part of history, so its one of my favourite genres to read about.
Off to read book #2
September 13, 2023
Sweet story
I enjoyed this tale of love and kindness. It was nice to see enslaved people being victorious over there captors.
I enjoyed this tale of love and kindness. It was nice to see enslaved people being victorious over there captors.
September 26, 2024
good read
Gave me more insight about slavery. I learned about the families in this story. I’m glad that the ending was as it was.
Gave me more insight about slavery. I learned about the families in this story. I’m glad that the ending was as it was.
January 26, 2025
Great Read
Very creative and I love Darkness she is strong and very smart. I highly recommend you enjoy this story and continue on with this series🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Very creative and I love Darkness she is strong and very smart. I highly recommend you enjoy this story and continue on with this series🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
February 23, 2025
unique angle
An interesting story of slave e life and rebellion. It moves quickly through many characters and lives. I would read it again if I had the chance
An interesting story of slave e life and rebellion. It moves quickly through many characters and lives. I would read it again if I had the chance
June 17, 2025
I started this twice before I read it in 4 days.
Good start to the series. Almost unbelievable, but I know this happened. Darkness is definitely an enigma. On to book 2
Good start to the series. Almost unbelievable, but I know this happened. Darkness is definitely an enigma. On to book 2
July 7, 2025
Happy Slaves?
This was a fairy tale. I can’t stand slave stories that are so removed from the truth it’s sickening. This could have been a Disney movie.
This was a fairy tale. I can’t stand slave stories that are so removed from the truth it’s sickening. This could have been a Disney movie.
July 23, 2025
Excellent Book
This book was excellent. I love how Darkness (Doris) stood her ground as a black slave. Being bought by Thomas and Alice was a blessing in disguise.
This book was excellent. I love how Darkness (Doris) stood her ground as a black slave. Being bought by Thomas and Alice was a blessing in disguise.
November 25, 2023
great read
Great story
Not too long
Easy to read
I enjoyed the story line
Looking forward to to the other books
Great story
Not too long
Easy to read
I enjoyed the story line
Looking forward to to the other books
February 2, 2025
This book was excellent. I love how Darkness (Doris) stood her ground as a black slave. Being bought by Thomas and Alice was a blessing in disguise.
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