The Underground Railroad

The book follows Cora, a slave on a cotton plantation in Georgia, who embarks on a harrowing journey to freedom using a secret network of actual tracks and tunnels beneath the Southern soil.

Along with Caesar, a fellow slave, Cora faces numerous challenges and dangers, including the relentless slave catcher Ridgeway.

The narrative blends historical reality with fantasy, offering a powerful meditation on the history of American slavery and its ongoing impact on society.