Yellow Wife: A Novel

"The harrowing tale of Pheby Delores Brown begins in the 1850s when she is just 17 years old. Inspired by the real life of an enslaved woman in Virginia, Sadeqa Johnson’s Yellow Wife tells the story of Pheby and her connection to an infamous slave jail called the Devil’s Half-Acre – and the man who ran it. Johnson writes emotionally, passionately and fearlessly, blending the violence and insidiousness of slavery with the courage and strength of her characters. Throughout the story, threads of motherhood, family and sacrifice provide an anchor for hope, joy and love, making this novel a memorable journey to be discussed and cherished."