The Last Runaway
by Tracy Chevalier
The Last Runaway by Tracy Chevalier holds a well received rating of 3.78 out of 5, based on 21K reader ratings. First published in 2013. The book spans 305 pages.
About The Last Runaway
New York Times bestselling author of Girl With a Pearl Earring Tracy Chevalier makes her first fictional foray into the American past in The Last Runaway, bringing to life the Underground Railroad and illuminating the principles, passions and realities that fueled this extraordinary freedom movement. In New York Times bestselling author Tracy Chevalier’s newest historical saga, she introduces Honor Bright, a modest English Quaker who moves to Ohio in 1850, only to find herself alienated and alone in a strange land. Sick from the moment she leaves England, and fleeing personal disappointment, she is forced by family tragedy to rely on strangers in a harsh, unfamiliar landscape. Nineteenth-century America is practical, precarious, and unsentimental, and scarred by the continuing injustice of slavery. In her new home Honor discovers that principles count for little, even within a religious community meant to be committed to human equality. However, drawn into the clandestine activities of the Underground Railroad, a network helping runaway slaves escape to freedom, Honor befriends two surprising women who embody the remarkable power of defiance. Eventually she must decide if she too can act on what she believes in, whatever the personal costs. A powerful journey brimming with color and drama, The Last Runaway is Tracy Chevalier’s vivid engagement with an iconic part of American history.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Tracy Chevalier |
| Published | 2013 |
| Pages | 305 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.78 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 20,997 |
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What genre is The Last Runaway?
The Last Runaway is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is The Last Runaway worth reading?
Based on 21K reader ratings, The Last Runaway has an average score of 3.78 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Last Runaway?
The Last Runaway has 305 pages.
Who wrote The Last Runaway?
The Last Runaway was written by Tracy Chevalier. It was first published in 2013.
What is the ISBN for The Last Runaway?
The ISBN-13 for The Last Runaway is 9780525952990.0.
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