Missouri, 1864Powerful, epic, and compelling, Daughter of a Daughter of a Queen shines light on a nearly forgotten figure in history. Cathy Williams was born and lived a slave until the Union army comes and destroys the only world shes known. Separated from her family, she makes the impossible decision to fight in the army disguised as a man with the Buffalo Soldiers. With courage and wit, Cathy must not only fight for her survival and freedom in the ultimate mans world, but never give up on her mission to find her family, and the man she loves. Beautiful, strong, and impactful, Cathys story is one that illustrates the force of hidden history come to light, the strength of women, and the power of love.
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