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Slave Owner's Daughter

Slave Owner's Daughter

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Written by Brian C. Johnson

In 1774 Virginia, a young white girl and her Black slave both have a different perspective of society’s rigid and unjust rules. Even so, they share a common trait—neither is willing to let others determine the course of their lives.

Beware ... even a simple gesture of kindness can have deadly consequences.

Endorsements

“Perilous, shocking, defiant ... two worlds woven together create a haunting look at our nation’s past.”
– Henrietta DuCap, author, The Murrason’s Barn: Escaping Slavery in Bleeding Kansas

“Compelling ... decisions can affect the course of history.”
– Sue A. Fairchild, award-winning editor and author

“Matilda and Zeke are unlike any characters I have seen in the retelling of slavery. A fast read with a surprising conclusion.”
– Anthony Carlisle, author, The Souls of Clayhatchee, A Southern Tale

Published in 2026

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Virginia, 1774. Two girls on opposite sides of an unjust line, and a small kindness that turns deadly.

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To be creative, you must trust your own voice, establish your own style. The goal of Hidden Shelf is simple – connect serious readers to great writers.

Hidden Shelf Publishing House is an independent publisher based in Idaho. Founded in 2017, we aim to amplify underrepresented voices and illuminate hidden narratives through innovative stories and unique perspectives. Our broad range of titles includes historical accounts, fiction, women’s interest, children’s literature, and more. We focus on building strong relationships with our authors so we can effectively share their stories with the world.

Hidden Shelf Publishing House is a fast-growing press. Releases have included Amazon best-sellers, an Idaho Library Association book of the year, and a new release by a Christy Award® winning author.

 

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