First published 1988
In an America divided by slavery, a woman named Alvin Maker possesses a rare gift: the ability to see the future. When she foresees a coming war between the free and slave states, she risks everything to convince the King of New England to abolish the slave trade. But her visions are at odds with the king's advisors, who will stop at nothing to preserve the status quo. As tensions rise and violence looms, Alvin must use her powers to navigate a dangerous political landscape and fight for the soul of a nation.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, 19th-century, alternate-history
Vibes: emotional, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, political-intrigue
352 pages · Paperback · Orbit
Content warnings: slavery, violence