Tiya Miles has been selected for Ebony Magazine’s "Power 100" and The Grio’s "100 lists of African American leaders." Her non-fiction books, The House on Diamond Hill: A Cherokee Plantation Story and Ties That Bind: The Story of an Afro-Cherokee Family in Slavery and Freedom received numerous prestigious awards. She lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where she is a professor in American Culture, History, Afroamerican & African Studies, Native American Studies, and Women’s Studies at the University of Michigan.
“With the character arcs and the exploration of an often-overlooked area of history—the Native American ownership of African slaves—this is a solid choice for book clubs that savor meaty discussions.” —Library Journal “…[a] wrenching yet enlightening saga. Readers will be taken with the way this novel blends past and present.” —Publishers Weekly “An enchanting examination of bloodlines, legacy and the myriad braches of a diverse family tree.” —Kirkus Reviews “With both modern-day and historical characters equally believable in their desires and life journeys, this novel tells a little-known story that is complex and captivating.” —Foreword Reviews
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