From 2 time periods, 1852 and 2004, this book tells the story of two women. A young slave girl, Josephine, in Virginia, yearns for freedom and wants to "run". A young lawyer, Lina, in New York City, is looking for descendants of slaves who may benefit financially from the wrongs of slavery in the past.
Josephine's mistress, LuAnne is a painter but Josephine is the one with the talent. Years later when LuAnne's paintings are valuable, questions are raised about who really painted these. As Lena digs into Josephine's past she is uncovering answers about Josephine's life, slave owners, and the Underground Railroad.
Lina also is trying to find more out about her mother who died when she was four years old, especially after her father paints puzzling pictures of her mother for an art show.
This book really pulled me in. I especially liked Josephine's story and the historical aspects. It may be a great book for a book club to discuss!
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