The Abolitionist's Secret by Becky Lower

'synopsis' may belong to another edition of this title. Heather longs to stay to wait out the year, and to begin teaching the slaves how to read and write, since she knows those accomplishments will be needed when slavery comes to an end.īut she knows the South is no place for an abolitionist. She hopes to send Heather home for the year, and to use the time to dissuade David from his foolish choice, especially since his mother has already handpicked his potential bride from a neighboring plantation. Fast and free shipping free returns cash on delivery available on eligible purchase. After his father passes, his mother insists any marriage will have to wait the requisite year, which is proper for mourning. Buy Abolitionists Secret by Lower, Becky online on Amazon.ae at best prices. With her maid as chaperone, they board the train heading South. Heather wants to make the trip with him, especially since his father’s death seems imminent. When he receives word that his father is ailing, David wants her to accompany him home to Savannah to meet his family. Editions for The Abolitionist's Secret: (Paperback published in 2012), (Kindle Edition published in 2012), (), (Kindle Edition published in 2018), 144055. In 1856 New York, Heather Fitzpatrick, a bashful abolitionist, falls for young Army lieutenant David Whitman, who is tracking a runaway slave - the very slave she and her parents rescued from the hands of the slavemongers a few nights earlier.ĭespite their divergent views on slavery, romance ensues when David dances with Heather at the Cotillion Ball and later that night, walks her home.

The Abolitionist's Secret by Becky Lower