The Indigo Girl
By Natasha Boyd
- Release Date: 2017-10-03
- Genre: Historical Fiction
Description
“Natasha’s writing is a fresh and modern spin on great Southern literature.” - Ashley Pullo, author of the New Amsterdam series, praise for the author
“A delight to read…Thank you, Natasha, for giving Eliza the recognition she deserves.” - Margaret F. Pickett, author of Eliza Lucas Pinckney: Colonial Plantation Manager and Mother of American Patriots, 1722–1793
A deeply-researched and powerfully-written work of historical fiction, based on the untold story of Eliza Lucas, an extraordinary sixteen-year-old girl in Colonial-era South Carolina, whose actions were before their time: the story of the indigo girl.
In 1739, bright and determined sixteen-year-old Eliza Lucas is charged with keeping her family’s struggling plantations afloat, in her father’s absence. Learning of the high value of indigo, Eliza becomes determined to learn the secret of growing the enigmatic crop, believing it to be her family’s salvation, but everyone tells Eliza growing indigo in the region is impossible. Thwarted at nearly every turn, even by her own family, Eliza finds her only allies in an aging horticulturalist, an older and married gentleman lawyer, and a slave with whom she strikes a dangerous deal: teach her the intricate thousand-year-old secret process of making indigo dye and in return—against the laws of the day—she will teach the slaves to read. So develops an incredible story of romance, intrigue, hidden friendships, threats, ambition, betrayal, and sacrifice, based on historical documents and Eliza Lucas’ own letters.
Reviews
Indigo Girl
5By Jennien60I felt like I was living back in that time. I love strong women characters who did not let society norms get in her way. Historical fiction at its bestGreat historical fiction
5By Chessie❤️Excellent! Kept my attention from start until The End.Indigo Girl
5By Rose7733Interesting story of South Carolina in 1740’s when a young woman had to win her father’s plantation while he was away. She started planting indigo and we learn of all of the hardships along the way.I was captured by the story of the Indigo woman !
1By Pleased in IdahoThe intelligence and headstrong confidence of young Eliza in this story will serve as motivation for any woman who reads her story.Great read
5By lfalzyI couldn’t put it down!LOVE ,LOVE, LOVED!
5By N GigiRead the book you will Love it. It has everything you want in a book. History,love,hate, encouragement. I had a hard time putting it down.Great book.
5By sgmalleyThis book was excellent. I could not put it down tonight. It is just about midnight, I’ve been reading for 2 hours and had to finish it before I slept.Educative, entertaining and based on a life well lived
5By imotive8uAlways amazing to read about the people who have made our country great. This young woman’s story is one of a life well and justly lived within the constraints of the time she lived.Excellent Read!
5By anne1224I loved this book and am sad for it to be over!Enjoyable read.
5By Grapes60I couldn’t put it down.