Ilyon Woo's Master Slave Husband Wife has garnered praise for its meticulous historical research and compelling narrative, which vividly brings to life the true story of Ellen and William Craft’s daring escape from slavery. Critics appreciate the emotional depth and relevance of its themes. Some reviews note a dense writing style that may challenge casual readers.

Readers who savor Master Slave Husband Wife by Ilyon Woo would appreciate gripping historical narratives and true stories of courage. Fans of The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson and Bound for the Promised Land by Kate Clifford Larson will find this compelling tale of an enslaved couple's daring escape particularly captivating.

In Master Slave Husband Wife by Ilyon Woo, enslaved couple William and Ellen Craft escape from Macon, Georgia to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1848 by disguising Ellen as a sickly white enslaver and William as her enslaved caretaker. Their perilous journey turns them into symbols for the abolitionist movement, leading to worldwide advocacy. Topics include racism, enslavement, violence, and sex trafficking.

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Part 1: “Overture”-Part 3: “Georgia: (1799-1848)”

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Part 4: “Savannah: Day 1, Evening: Wednesday, December 20, 1848”-Part 5: “Charleston: Day 2, Morning: Thursday, December 21, 1848”

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Part 6: “Overland: Day 2: Thursday, December 21, 1848”-Part 7: “Pennsylvania: December 24, 1848-January 1849”

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Part 8: “New England: January-July 1849”-Part 9: “The United States: 1849-1850”

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Part 10: “Canada: November 1850”-Part 12: “Coda”

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Master Slave Husband Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom

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