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Following the Civil War, Hannie Gossett, a formerly enslaved woman, finds herself on a perilous journey to Texas. She is joined by two unlikely companions: Lavinia, the pampered daughter of Hannie's former master, and Juneau Jane, the master's illegitimate Creole daughter. While the half-sisters seek their father to secure a stolen inheritance, Hannie’s deeper mission is to find her mother and siblings, who were sold off years prior.

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“I learned about the lost friends project that I never knew about — fascinating!” The StoryGraph Following the Civil War, Hannie Gossett, a formerly

Benedetta "Benny" Silva, a first-year teacher, arrives in the impoverished town of Augustine, Louisiana. Struggling to engage her apathetic students, she discovers the century-old story of the three women and a "Lost Friends" ledger. This discovery becomes a bridge to help her students connect with their own heritage. Critical Perspectives is available at retailers like Target , Barnes

The novel has received praise for its emotional depth and historical research, though some reviewers have noted areas for critique:

Reviewers from The StoryGraph and All About Romance highlight Wingate's use of real historical newspaper ads as "heart-wrenching" and "illuminating".

“Powerful book about the many people, freed slaves, who were separated from family and community after the end of the Civil War.” The StoryGraph