Master Slave Husband Wife

Winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize in Biography, "Master Slave Husband Wife" recounts the incredible true story of Ellen and William Craft, an enslaved couple who escaped from Georgia in 1848. Disguising themselves as master and servant, they undertook a daring journey of over 1,000 miles to the North, evading bounty hunters and gaining fame as abolitionists. Their story unfolds against a backdrop of peril and triumph, highlighting their love and courage amid the dangers of a nation divided over freedom and justice. This gripping narrative not only chronicles their adventures but also echoes the ongoing relevance of their fight for liberty.