Chapter 1: The Plantation

Summary

Norha Fathe, a slave on a southern plantation, dreams of freedom despite the harsh reality of her existence. She attends secret meetings where plans for rebellion are forged. Norha and her companions embark on a perilous escape, facing allies and enemies along the way. Despite sacrifices and challenges, they reach the free states, but betrayal leads to their recapture. Norha endures torture and despair, but hope flickers as rebellion stirs among the slaves. Yet, the crushing weight of despair threatens to extinguish their hopes for freedom.