BalmThe New York Times bestselling author of Wench returns to the Civil War era to explore the next chapter of historythe trauma of the War and the end of slaveryin this powerful story of love and healing about three people who struggle to overcome the pain of the past and define their own future. The Civil War has ended, and Madge, Sadie, and Hemp have each come to Chicago in search of a new life. Born with magical hands, Madge has the power to discern

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