Book Description:
Her voice made her a riverboat’s darling—and its prisoner. Now she’s singing
her way to freedom in this powerful novel from the bestselling author of The
Librarian of Boone's Hollow.
Indentured servant Fanny Beck has been forced to sing for riverboat passengers
since she was a girl. All she wants is to live a quiet, humble life with her
family as soon as her seven-year contract is over. However, when she discovers
that the captain has no intention of releasing her, she seizes a sudden
opportunity to escape—an impulse that leads Fanny to a group of enslaved people
who are on their own dangerous quest for liberty. . . .
Widower Walter Kuhn is overwhelmed by his responsibilities to his farm and
young daughter, and now his mail-order bride hasn’t arrived. Could a beautiful
stranger seeking work be the answer to his prayers? . . .
After the star performer of the River Peacock is presumed drowned,
Sloan Kirkpatrick, the riverboat’s captain, sets off to find her replacement.
However, his journey will bring him face to face with his own past—and a deeper
understanding of what it truly means to be free. . . .
Uplifting, inspiring, and grounded in biblical truth, Freedom’s Song is
a story for every reader who has longed for physical, emotional, or spiritual
delivery.
My Thoughts:
Freedom. We all love being able to move about freely and believe what we want.
But what if you couldn't? What if you are sheltered in a room in the lower
chamber of a boat and only allowed out to perform? To what measure would you go
to escape? Kim Vogel Sawyer writes an amazing story of Fanny Beck's brave
journey to find the freedom she longs for. Fanny is a lovely character who has
a lot to give. Walter is a kindhearted man who needs love in his life, and his
little daughter is adorable. I like that the author took a historical
situation, a river boat singer, and created a tale of compassion. The thread of
forgiveness and kindness is woven in beautifully. If you enjoy historical
fiction, Freedom's Song is an enjoyable read by Kim Vogel Sawyer. I
received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review
are completely my own.