“Stunning. … Family is at the core ofRemembrance, the breathtaking debut novel by Rita Woods.” —The Boston Globe.This breakout historical debut with modern resonance is perfect for the many fans ofThe Underground RailroadandOrphan Train.

RemembranceIts a rumor, a whisper passed in the fields and veiled behind sheets of laundry. A hidden stop on the underground road to freedom, a safe haven protected by more than secrecyif you can make it there.

Ohio, present day. An elderly woman who is more than she seems warns against rising racism as a young nurse grapples with her life.

Haiti, 1791, on the brink of revolution.When the slave Abigail is forced from her children to take her mistress to safety, she discovers New Orleans has its own powers.

1857 New Orleansa city of unrest:Following tragedy, house girl Margot is sold just before her promised freedom. Desperate, she escapes and chases a whisper….Remembrance.